CarVerify

Free Car Check

HD53 KAZ

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Red Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,777 mi
Last recorded22,777 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KAZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 22,777 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 22,608 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 22,468 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 22,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 21,469 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,609 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 20,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,869 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 19,865 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,814 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,870 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,061 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 15,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 14,638 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 14,638 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 13,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,349 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 12,310 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 10,944 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 10,294 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 10,294 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 9,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 7,754 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 5,494 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
Full Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HD53 KAZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD53 KAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HD53 KAZ?

You can check the full history of HD53 KAZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HD53 KAZ registered?

HD53 KAZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is HD53 KAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 KAZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HD53 KAZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HD53 KAZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.