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VU52 LDF

2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

12,200 mi
Last recorded12,200 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 LDF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 12,200 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 12,199 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 10,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 9,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 9,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 9,218 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 9,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 8,961 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 8,810 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 8,731 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 8,731 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 8,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 8,517 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 8,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,506 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 8,506 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,459 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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VU52 LDF is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 10,708 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 VU52 LDF, 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 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU52 LDF registered?

VU52 LDF is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is VU52 LDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 LDF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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