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AY04 HZV

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,666 mi
Last recorded19,666 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 HZV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 19,666 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 18,102 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 15,399 miles

Rear tyre starting to show small cracks

Pass 16 Apr 2021 15,251 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 15,242 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 14,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 14,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 14,317 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 14,299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 14,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,258 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 11,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 8,366 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 6,841 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 4,810 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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AY04 HZV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,378 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY04 HZV, 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 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY04 HZV registered?

AY04 HZV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 HZV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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