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AY53 ELJ

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,447 mi
Last recorded7,447 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ELJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 7,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 7,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 7,294 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 7,217 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 7,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 7,117 miles

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

Front Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 6,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 6,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 5,619 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 5,619 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 5,213 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 4,813 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 4,656 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 4,656 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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AY53 ELJ is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 11,170 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 XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 ELJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AY53 ELJ is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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