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NK53 OLB

2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,338 mi
Last recorded8,338 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120012,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 OLB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 8,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 8,164 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 7,911 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 7,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed to small (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2016 7,661 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 6,977 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 6,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,176 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 4,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 4,316 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 3,674 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200?

Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
603
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
reflector on motorcycle missing 12
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Headlamp aim too low 9
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NK53 OLB is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black 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 XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 12,154 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 XL1200R Sportster 1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 OLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK53 OLB is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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