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YJ03 YLD

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,865 mi
Last recorded10,865 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YLD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 10,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 10,859 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 10,848 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 10,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 10,769 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 10,751 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 10,729 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 10,701 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 10,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 10,483 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 9,981 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,474 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 9,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 8,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 8,932 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 8,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 6,581 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 6,581 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 6,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 2,770 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 922 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 922 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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YJ03 YLD is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YJ03 YLD, 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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YJ03 YLD is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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