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J55 FTW

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,965 mi
Last recorded18,965 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 FTW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2025 18,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 18,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 18,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 18,024 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 17,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,749 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 16,064 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 15,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,620 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 12,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 11,095 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 9,864 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 8,943 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 8,219 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 7,078 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 6,173 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 4,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 3,867 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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J55 FTW is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J55 FTW, 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 J55 FTW registered?

J55 FTW is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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