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MC03 HOG

2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Red Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,485 mi
Last recorded9,485 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport7,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 9,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 7,390 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 11,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 11,067 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2024 8,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 7,331 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 8,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear tyre scuffed on edge of off side side wall.not deep enough to exspose ply cords

Pass 6 Apr 2023 6,746 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 8,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear tyre slightly scuffed on edge of off side side wall.

Fail 28 May 2022 8,700 miles

Headlamp insecure Head lamp lens unit (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear tyre slightly scuffed on edge of off side side wall.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 6,383 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 8,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right headlamp image incorrect, kick up wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character size (heigth,width and stroke) (0.1 (d))

Rear tyre, n/s tread/sidewall damaged around complete tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 8,621 miles

modified forks and yokes fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 8,568 miles

Modified Forks and Yokes Fitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,074 miles

loud exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2018 8,555 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 8,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 May 2017 8,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 5,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 5,080 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 8,144 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 4,799 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 7,943 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,943 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 4,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 7,881 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,720 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 7,720 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,420 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,109 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 6,284 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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MC03 HOG is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Red with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 7,942 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 MC03 HOG, 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 17 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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MC03 HOG is a 2009 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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