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YJ53 VUG

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,287 mi
Last recorded8,287 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VUG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 8,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 8,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 7,490 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 7,390 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 7,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 7,189 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 6,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 6,275 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 4,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 4,615 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 4,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 4,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 4,453 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 4,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,340 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 2,264 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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YJ53 VUG is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ53 VUG, 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 YJ53 VUG registered?

YJ53 VUG is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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