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GX53 NUO

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,404 mi
Last recorded45,404 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 NUO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 45,404 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 40,684 miles

noise from front forks under braking

rear tyre perrishing

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine missfire

Fail 31 Mar 2011 37,501 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine missfire

Pass 6 May 2010 35,254 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 35,254 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,981 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 30,978 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

front tyre presure low and side walls cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2008 27,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,093 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,641 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 21,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

front tyre worn low

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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GX53 NUO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GX53 NUO, 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 GX53 NUO registered?

GX53 NUO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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