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HX53 VJO

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,157 mi
Last recorded14,157 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 14,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 10,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 8,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 6,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 6,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 6,845 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 6,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 6,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 6,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 6,184 miles

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked round by rim (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,090 miles

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2013 5,889 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 5,776 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 5,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 5,231 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 5,031 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 VJO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

HX53 VJO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HX53 VJO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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