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OY53 WXB

2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,012 mi
Last recorded22,012 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120012,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 WXB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,012 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever ball broken off

Fail 14 Oct 2021 21,958 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 20,657 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 18,960 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 May 2016 17,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 16,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 13,696 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 13,696 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 8,588 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 7,184 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 7,184 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 5,126 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 4,268 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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OY53 WXB is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 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 OY53 WXB, 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 OY53 WXB registered?

OY53 WXB is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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