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LJ53 HPO

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,253 mi
Last recorded19,253 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HPO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 19,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 15,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 15,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 15,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 15,220 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 15,212 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 5,203 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,182 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 15,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 14,832 miles

Exhaust noisy louder but not excessive (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 14,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 13,991 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,850 miles

headlamp aim slightly to the left

no plate lamp dim

Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,635 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,659 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 10,742 miles

non standard exhausts fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2006 9,280 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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LJ53 HPO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ53 HPO, 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 LJ53 HPO registered?

LJ53 HPO is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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