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EY53 BGF

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,730 mi
Last recorded29,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 BGF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 29,730 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 29,167 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 29,131 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 28,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 28,413 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 28,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,295 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 24,272 miles

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,957 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,410 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2008 20,818 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,207 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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EY53 BGF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EY53 BGF, 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 EY53 BGF registered?

EY53 BGF is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EY53 BGF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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