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HX53 VKO

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

34,975 mi
Last recorded34,975 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VKO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 34,975 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 32,553 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,689 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 26,546 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 21,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,139 miles

Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

both tyres are slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 20,646 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 19,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

cracks in side wall of front tyre

cracks in side wall of rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2010 19,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,827 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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HX53 VKO is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX53 VKO, 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 HX53 VKO registered?

HX53 VKO is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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