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DS53 TKX

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,662 mi
Last recorded83,662 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 TKX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 83,662 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 83,641 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,363 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,829 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 78,777 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 77,636 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 77,636 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

signs of previous fuel leak around carburettor area not leaking during test

Fail 31 Mar 2021 74,502 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

signs of previous fuel leak around carburettor area not leaking during test

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,116 miles

Front Outer Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front front tyre starting to perish

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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DS53 TKX is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 11,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS53 TKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS53 TKX registered?

DS53 TKX is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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