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HX53 MHV

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,988 mi
Last recorded16,988 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 16,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 16,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 16,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 16,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 16,604 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 15,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 15,579 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 14,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 14,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 14,100 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 14,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,636 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 13,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 13,168 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 12,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 10,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 8,665 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 8,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 7,245 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 7,245 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 5,354 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 5,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 MHV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

HX53 MHV 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 MHV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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