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LX53 FKC

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,791 mi
Last recorded36,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FKC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 36,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 36,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 36,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 36,226 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 35,946 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,115 miles

Front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 34,441 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 33,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre beginning to perish on sidewalls

rear tyre beginning to perish on sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,400 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,287 miles

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

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,863 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 31,863 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,617 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 2,104 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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LX53 FKC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 LX53 FKC, 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 LX53 FKC registered?

LX53 FKC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LX53 FKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 FKC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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