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OY53 WYW

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,584 mi
Last recorded8,584 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
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

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 8,584 miles

this motorcycle has been presented for mot with all lights masked over so has been tested for use during hours of daylight use only

Pass 23 Feb 2024 8,484 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 8,478 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 8,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 8,188 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 7,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 7,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 7,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 7,496 miles

Exhaust Noisy

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 7,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 5,879 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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OY53 WYW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OY53 WYW, 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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OY53 WYW is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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