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NL52 XGU

2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,666 mi
Last recorded22,666 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl12,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XGU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxdl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 22,666 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 22,534 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 22,534 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,426 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,248 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 22,248 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 6 May 2016 22,077 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. rear exhaust mounting cracked. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 22,067 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,901 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 21,901 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake rod excessively chafed (3.2.A1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 21,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 21,223 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 13,116 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,336 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 9,271 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,776 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxdl?

Based on 8,457 MOT tests across 778 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
646
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
778
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 17
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
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NL52 XGU is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 12,846 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 Fxdl fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL52 XGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxdl typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxdl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NL52 XGU registered?

NL52 XGU is a 2003 Harley Davidson Fxdl, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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