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FN03 FSC

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,803 mi
Last recorded32,803 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FSC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 32,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 32,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 30,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 29,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 28,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 21,192 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 27,017 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 25,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 22,870 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 22,870 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,900 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,685 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffles (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

fuel line badly damaged but not leaking yet

Fail 9 Jul 2015 20,449 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

fuel line badly damaged but not leaking yet

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,048 miles

Exhaausts heavily baffled

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fuel pipe damaged but not leaking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 20,048 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaausts heavily baffled

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fuel pipe damaged but not leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 19,700 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 19,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 May 2011 17,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,536 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 15,536 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 May 2009 1,565 miles
Fail 15 May 2009

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 8,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 6,784 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 6,784 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 4,158 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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FN03 FSC is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN03 FSC, 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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FN03 FSC is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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