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GJ52 DHX

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

618 mi
Last recorded618 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 DHX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 450 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lights not present at time of test

Fail 24 May 2018 206 miles

Horn not working not fitted required for day time mot (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect not pre 1972 requirement for black and silver number plate. incorrect lay out (0.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front front fork twisted

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

noisy exhaust pipes

oil leak noted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 20 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

daytime MOT no lights fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 20 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

daytime MOT no lights fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 8,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 8,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 8,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 8,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 7,546 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 6,285 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 6,236 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 4,890 miles

condition of clutch lever

Pass 22 Jun 2009 3,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 2,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 2,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 1,842 miles

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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GJ52 DHX is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ52 DHX, 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 GJ52 DHX registered?

GJ52 DHX is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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