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OY53 SZK

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,223 mi
Last recorded14,223 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SZK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 14,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 13,739 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 12,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 10,511 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 7,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 7,865 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,832 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 6,560 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 6,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 5,942 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 5,277 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 4,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 85 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 85 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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OY53 SZK is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OY53 SZK, 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 OY53 SZK registered?

OY53 SZK is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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