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VO03 BWV

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,815 mi
Last recorded31,815 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 BWV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,815 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 31,659 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,216 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 31,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,708 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 24,314 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 19,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,279 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 8,210 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 8,210 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2013 7,593 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 5,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 5,345 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,131 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 4,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 4,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 4,415 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 4,010 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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VO03 BWV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VO03 BWV, 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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VO03 BWV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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