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WX53 LFO

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

2,487 mi
Last recorded2,487 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LFO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 2,487 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 2,436 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 2,337 miles

DAYTIME MOT

Pass 12 May 2022 2,158 miles

Tested for Daytime Use Only

Pass 7 May 2021 1,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front and rear mudguards been removed from vehicle

Fail 7 May 2021 1,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

front and rear mudguards been removed from vehicle

Pass 6 May 2020 139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 13,331 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 12,967 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,650 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 12,170 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 11,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,583 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,030 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,825 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 8,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,601 miles

rear tyre plugged

Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 6,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,379 miles

Oil leak

Rear 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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WX53 LFO 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 86.4%.

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 WX53 LFO, 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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WX53 LFO is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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