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H19 PLJ

2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

23,085 mi
Last recorded23,085 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120012,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 PLJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,402cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2026 23,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2026 10,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 22,843 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 22,829 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 10,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp mask fitted

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 10,130 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 10,130 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 10,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 19,648 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 9,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 9,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 16,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 9,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,629 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,731 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,525 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,445 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 8,133 miles

headlight kick masked off

Pass 25 Jul 2014 9,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 7,947 miles

headlamp kick masked out

Fail 20 Jun 2013 7,947 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

headlamp kick masked out

Pass 1 Jun 2013 7,145 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 7,672 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 6,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 5,991 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 6,313 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 5,067 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,043 miles

lhd headlamp image -kick masked out

Pass 29 May 2009 4,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 5,397 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 5,397 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 10 May 2008 3,513 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 4,857 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 4,857 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 3,705 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 9
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H19 PLJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,154 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 XL1200R Sportster 1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H19 PLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H19 PLJ registered?

H19 PLJ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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