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GN53 WCE

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,900 mi
Last recorded16,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 WCE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 16,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 13,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 3,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT THE TIME OF THE TEST.

Fail 10 Jul 2023 3,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT THE TIME OF THE TEST.

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 3,560 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low too low and no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect both n/s and o/s yellow headlamps have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Fuel hose insecure from fuel tap -clip loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing letter and background missing - worn away (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 2,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 31,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 26,234 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,667 miles

Exhaust information stamps illegible due to accident damage. Exhaust not excessively noisy - passed with advisory on the instruction of DVSA.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 25,659 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 24,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 23,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,385 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2010 12,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 8,873 miles

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

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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GN53 WCE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN53 WCE, 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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GN53 WCE is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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