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BR04 HOG

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Gold Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,988 mi
Last recorded37,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 37,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 37,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 36,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 33,493 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 24,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 17,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,222 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2011 15,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,585 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,265 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 8,732 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 8,732 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 7,816 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 7,816 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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BR04 HOG is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Gold with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BR04 HOG, 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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What year was BR04 HOG registered?

BR04 HOG is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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