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BU03 CXJ

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CXJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Inner Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 7,768 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 7,738 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front brake unions corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,196 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 4,724 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200S?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
485
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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BU03 CXJ is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 8,541 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 XL1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 CXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU03 CXJ registered?

BU03 CXJ is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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