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YN53 BYB

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

7,098 mi
Last recorded7,098 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 BYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 7,098 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 6,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 6,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 6,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 6,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 6,527 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 6,376 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 6,376 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 5,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 4,950 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 4,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 4,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,080 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 3,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 3,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 2,562 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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YN53 BYB is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YN53 BYB, 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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YN53 BYB is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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