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LJ53 YPY

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

3,881 mi
Last recorded3,881 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 3,881 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 3,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 2,405 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 2,405 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black/silver plate fitted (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 852 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2022 852 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 5 May 2021 400 miles

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 5 May 2021 400 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2020 31 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,477 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 33,477 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,023 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 32,023 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,925 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,635 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,186 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,527 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,101 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 YPY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ53 YPY, 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 LJ53 YPY?

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What year was LJ53 YPY registered?

LJ53 YPY is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LJ53 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 YPY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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