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LX53 FKV

2003 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

4,063 mi
Last recorded4,063 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XLH12007,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 FKV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 4,063 miles

Front FRONT TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 3,975 miles

Front FRONT TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 3,905 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 3,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 3,777 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 3,777 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 3,562 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 3,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 3,441 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 3,441 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 3,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2017 2,988 miles

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

Rear Rear Tyre Perished on side wall

Pass 28 May 2016 2,686 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 2,648 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 2,391 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 2,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 1,418 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 16 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 4,579 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 4,579 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 2,799 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XLH1200?

Based on 11,091 MOT tests across 1,080 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 92
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 39
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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LX53 FKV is a 2003 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 7,446 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 XLH1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 FKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XLH1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX53 FKV registered?

LX53 FKV is a 2003 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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