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WX53 LFR

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,712 mi
Last recorded20,712 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 20,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 19,388 miles

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

Front tyre slightly damaged

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 18,375 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2023 17,400 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit outer pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 15,009 miles

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 5 Mar 2021 13,570 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 11,286 miles

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 9 May 2018 9,473 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 May 2018 9,473 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Fail 9 May 2018 9,473 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording Both silencers (7.1.4)

Chain guard missing ()

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 9,098 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 8,816 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 8,816 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 8,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 7,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 7,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 6,691 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 6,004 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 5,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 4,142 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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WX53 LFR is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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