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LJ03 TZU

2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,958 mi
Last recorded38,958 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120012,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 TZU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 38,958 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 38,653 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2022 36,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 34,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 31,626 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 31,213 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 31,213 miles

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 29,564 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 18,194 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 27,064 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,641 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 25,634 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 23,763 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 22,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,721 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,519 miles

bsau mark part covered

Pass 22 Sep 2006 18,114 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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LJ03 TZU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ03 TZU, 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 LJ03 TZU registered?

LJ03 TZU is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 TZU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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