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DS53 OVY

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,519 mi
Last recorded43,519 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OVY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 43,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 43,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 42,148 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 42,148 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 41,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 35,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,560 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 31,560 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,393 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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DS53 OVY is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 11,168 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 DS53 OVY, 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 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS53 OVY registered?

DS53 OVY is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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