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LJ53 YSL

2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,816 mi
Last recorded21,816 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YSL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 21,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,811 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 21,809 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,057 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 20,961 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 20,956 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

noise from front forks under compression

Pass 14 Jun 2019 20,508 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 20,443 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Front right hand brake pad worn to excess (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar NS grip is insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar Throttle grip is insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pipe not secured but operation is correct

Rear brake pipe connection to caliper showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,640 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 10,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 8,202 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 4,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 4,785 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 4,778 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 4,578 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 4,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 4,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 3,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 3,490 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 3,485 miles

Rear Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 2,604 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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LJ53 YSL is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LJ53 YSL, 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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LJ53 YSL is a 2003 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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