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FP04 BYW

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,698 mi
Last recorded4,698 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 BYW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 4,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 4,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 4,421 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 4,421 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 2,162 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 May 2009 2,124 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 2,032 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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FP04 BYW is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP04 BYW, 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 FP04 BYW registered?

FP04 BYW is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is FP04 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 BYW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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