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RX53 UXG

2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,258 mi
Last recorded45,258 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120012,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 UXG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 45,258 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 45,258 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,100 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 39,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 35,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,342 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,291 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 24,291 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 19,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 19,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 19,507 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 19,507 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 19,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 19,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 19,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 18,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,125 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 16,089 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2009 14,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,626 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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RX53 UXG is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RX53 UXG, 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 RX53 UXG registered?

RX53 UXG is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is RX53 UXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 UXG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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