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LJ03 HYT

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,211 mi
Last recorded14,211 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 HYT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 14,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 14,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023
Pass 28 Jul 2022 12,792 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 12,786 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected "hits exhaust" (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

spray oil on tyre sidewalls, may become dangerous

Pass 3 Feb 2017 12,783 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 12,387 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 11,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,323 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 8,140 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,110 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 6,110 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 3,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 3,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 2,334 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 2,203 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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LJ03 HYT is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ03 HYT, 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 LJ03 HYT registered?

LJ03 HYT is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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