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BU03 CXE

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,304 mi
Last recorded41,304 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 CXE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,304 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,365 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 38,734 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 36,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 34,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,541 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,722 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 25,917 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,385 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,439 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,410 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,654 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,617 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 11,610 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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BU03 CXE is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU03 CXE, 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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What year was BU03 CXE registered?

BU03 CXE is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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