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AE05 CWD

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,622 mi
Last recorded33,622 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CWD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 33,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 32,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 32,242 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 31,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 31,226 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 31,226 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 30,464 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 29,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 28,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 26,594 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 25,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,817 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 23,280 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 21,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 18,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 16,627 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 13,772 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,608 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,925 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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AE05 CWD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 9,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE05 CWD, 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 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 CWD registered?

AE05 CWD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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