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WU52 WVV

2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

31,073 mi
Last recorded31,073 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 WVV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 31,073 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front cylinder (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 31,073 miles

Front Tyre under inflated (17psi)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre very close to wear limit indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 30,349 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 28,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 28,023 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,421 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 26,413 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,503 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 24,503 miles

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

Front tyre is flat.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,353 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 20,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,989 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,287 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 18,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 17,176 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,895 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,259 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 13,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,927 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 11,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 11,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,524 miles

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

L/H front footpeg rubber wearing slightly.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 7,491 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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WU52 WVV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WU52 WVV, 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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WU52 WVV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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