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AE04 WXF

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Blue Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

28,915 mi
Last recorded28,915 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 WXF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 28,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 28,419 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 28,419 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 28,031 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 27,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 26,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of frame and rear swinging arm surface corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 25,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 24,873 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 24,873 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,173 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 23,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 22,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,278 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2011 13,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,568 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 7,995 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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AE04 WXF is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Blue with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 9,710 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 WXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE04 WXF is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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