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OY53 SXZ

2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,329 mi
Last recorded17,329 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 SXZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 17,329 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 17,173 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 17,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 15,984 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 15,984 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 15,016 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 14,485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 12,354 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,195 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,458 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 6,578 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 6,578 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 2,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 1,976 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 1,441 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2010 1,269 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 1,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 754 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 1 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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OY53 SXZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 9,005 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 XL1200R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 SXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY53 SXZ registered?

OY53 SXZ is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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