CarVerify

Free Car Check

KO53 GOU

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C

White Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,139 mi
Last recorded60,139 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Harley Davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 GOU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 60,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,116 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 57,116 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 56,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 56,606 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front Brake grabbing severely disc warped (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 53,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 53,353 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nail in rear tyre.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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
Full Harley Davidson XL1200C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KO53 GOU is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KO53 GOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KO53 GOU?

You can check the full history of KO53 GOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KO53 GOU registered?

KO53 GOU is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 10 April 2004.

Is KO53 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO53 GOU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KO53 GOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KO53 GOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.