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BX05 URG

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,404 mi
Last recorded17,404 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 URG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 17,404 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 17,361 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 16,820 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 16,669 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 16,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 16,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 15,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 15,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 15,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,268 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 14,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 13,777 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 12,678 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 10,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

fixing on air box cover pertrudes

Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,197 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 4,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 272 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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BX05 URG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BX05 URG, 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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BX05 URG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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