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HY03 APZ

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,981 mi
Last recorded12,981 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL120011,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 APZ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 12,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 12,801 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 12,579 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 12,409 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 12,407 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre side wall perished

Pass 16 May 2017 12,322 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 12,266 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 12,063 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

side walls on front tyre cracking

Pass 20 May 2011 11,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,065 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 10,055 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,522 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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HY03 APZ is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 11,252 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 XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY03 APZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY03 APZ registered?

HY03 APZ is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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