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T453 KPV

1999 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,656 mi
Last recorded10,656 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport12,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT453 KPV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 10,656 miles

Sidestand spring worn

Fail 13 Aug 2025 10,656 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters too small (0.1 (d))

Sidestand spring worn

Pass 17 May 2023 10,210 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 10,202 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 9,956 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 9,183 miles

oil leak on rear engine cylinder

Pass 17 Jul 2019 8,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 7,522 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 7,509 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

oil tank cover loose pulling dipstick.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 7,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 7,181 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 6,639 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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T453 KPV is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 12,537 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 XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T453 KPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T453 KPV registered?

T453 KPV is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T453 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T453 KPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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