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WV52 NDU

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,225 mi
Last recorded11,225 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 NDU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 11,225 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 17,160 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 8,226 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 7,631 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 7,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 6,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 6,286 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 5,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 5,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 5,076 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 5,076 miles

Registration plate incorrect Too Small (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 4,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 4,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 4,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 4,311 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,214 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 4,025 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 4,025 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,327 miles

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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WV52 NDU is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WV52 NDU, 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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What year was WV52 NDU registered?

WV52 NDU is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WV52 NDU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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