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C26 HJM

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,503 mi
Last recorded29,503 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 HJM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 29,503 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,185 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,324 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 28,324 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,983 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,214 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 25,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,153 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,237 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,632 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 16,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 10,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 6,858 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 6,858 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Feb 2009 5,041 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,270 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 3,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 2,299 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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C26 HJM is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C26 HJM, 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 C26 HJM registered?

C26 HJM is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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