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VO03 LHD

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,922 mi
Last recorded14,922 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 LHD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 14,922 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 14,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 13,107 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 13,107 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 12,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 12,873 miles

Slight run out in front disc, not excessive.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 12,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 12,607 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 11,928 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON CENTRE (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2016 11,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 11,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 10,574 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 9,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 9,446 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 9,446 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 8,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 4,584 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200S?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
485
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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VO03 LHD is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 8,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO03 LHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO03 LHD is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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