2003 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Xlh1200 models manufactured in 2003, based on 130 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
2003 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 MOT Analysis
The 2003 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 has an MOT pass rate of 83.8% based on 130 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,927 miles on the odometer. With a 16.2% failure rate, the 2003 Xlh1200 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2003 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 is Identification of the vehicle, responsible for 0.8% of failures. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs range from £10–50.
Top failures specific to 2003 models only. The overall Xlh1200 page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.8% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 9,927 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.77 | 0.8% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2003 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 has an MOT pass rate of 83.8% based on 130 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 9,927 miles on the odometer. With a 16.2% failure rate, the 2003 Xlh1200 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2003 Harley Davidson Xlh1200, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to identification of the vehicle: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing. With relatively low average mileage of 9,927 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Identification of the vehicle — 0.8% of failures
Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 2003 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.