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DK04 BGZ

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,221 mi
Last recorded17,221 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 BGZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 17,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 15,277 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 13,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 13,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 13,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 8,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 8,709 miles

surface cracks on rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2016 8,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,058 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,033 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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DK04 BGZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK04 BGZ, 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 DK04 BGZ registered?

DK04 BGZ is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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