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HD03 ADA

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD03 ADA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 3 miles

day time use only

Pass 15 Mar 2024

day time use only

Pass 11 Feb 2023

day time use only

drive belt close to tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive belt close to tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2021

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive belt close to tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2020

Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

day use only

drive belt runs close to tyre

horn button loose

running rough

speedo has no glass front

Pass 22 Feb 2018 28,056 miles

day time use

Pass 21 Jul 2016 27,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Motorcycles odometer reading not working so unable to entre correct milage

Pass 12 Jun 2014 26,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,910 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,055 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,055 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,934 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 15,934 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,398 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 9,091 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 8,952 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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HD03 ADA is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HD03 ADA, 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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HD03 ADA is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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