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AY04 KUG

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,482 mi
Last recorded28,482 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 KUG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 28,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 28,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 28,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 26,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 24,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 22,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 22,159 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 17,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 17,976 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,858 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 KUG is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AY04 KUG, 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 KUG registered?

AY04 KUG is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 KUG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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