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YJ03 YJV

2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,120 mi
Last recorded46,120 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YJV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 46,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside gear linkage worn

indicators removed

Pass 14 Mar 2024 44,958 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 42,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,573 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,541 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 39,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,087 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,209 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 33,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,942 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 32,942 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,411 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 27,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,986 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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YJ03 YJV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YJ03 YJV, 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 YJ03 YJV registered?

YJ03 YJV is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 YJV 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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