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BW52 TFV

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,113 mi
Last recorded42,113 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 TFV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 42,113 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 42,113 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 42,103 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 40,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 39,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 38,681 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 38,681 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 34,722 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,722 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,423 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 34,417 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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BW52 TFV is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 11,170 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 XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW52 TFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW52 TFV registered?

BW52 TFV is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BW52 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 TFV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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