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FB53 EVF

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,418 mi
Last recorded37,418 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EVF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 37,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 36,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 33,897 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,152 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,144 miles

Rear Luggage insecure and fouling rear suspension

Fail 26 Mar 2021 27,144 miles

Rear Luggage insecure and fouling rear suspension

Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative Screen mount interfering with suspension movement (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 25,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 22,568 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 20,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,260 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,877 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,263 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 14,249 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 12,873 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 12,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 10,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,128 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 9,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 5,557 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 3,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 2,302 miles

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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FB53 EVF is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Gold with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB53 EVF, 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.

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What year was FB53 EVF registered?

FB53 EVF is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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