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DK53 UCE

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,151 mi
Last recorded109,151 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UCE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 109,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 107,435 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,549 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,825 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 100,352 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,051 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,201 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,844 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,277 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,185 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,556 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 55,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,331 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 4,439 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 4,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,170 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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DK53 UCE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 8,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK53 UCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK53 UCE registered?

DK53 UCE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DK53 UCE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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