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HX53 MHU

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,774 mi
Last recorded15,774 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 MHU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 15,774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 12,742 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,289 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 5,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 5,572 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 3,996 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 3,996 miles

Rear Lower 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)

Rear Upper 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,160 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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HX53 MHU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX53 MHU, 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 HX53 MHU registered?

HX53 MHU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 MHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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