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EP53 WKL

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,553 mi
Last recorded17,553 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP53 WKL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 17,553 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 17,538 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 17,488 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 17,488 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,417 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 17,417 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 16,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 16,743 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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EP53 WKL is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EP53 WKL, 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 EP53 WKL registered?

EP53 WKL is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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