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GN05 WKY

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Silver Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,241 mi
Last recorded35,241 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 WKY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 35,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 150/80/16 Avon Cobra (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 32,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 29,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Slight movement in swing arm area (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 26,610 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 26,610 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,027 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,315 miles

Both tyres only just met mot requirments

Fail 5 Nov 2020 32,315 miles

Brake effort inadequate at a wheel Rear wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both tyres only just met mot requirments

Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,617 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 16,656 miles

Advise rust mark indicating water ingress on fork seals

Front tyre approaching wear limit

Fail 30 Aug 2017 16,656 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Advise rust mark indicating water ingress on fork seals

Front tyre approaching wear limit

due to bike not running exhaust, fuel system and controls not tested

Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,655 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 16,236 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 16,236 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 16,137 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,697 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 12,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 11,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,015 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 9,015 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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GN05 WKY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Silver with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GN05 WKY, 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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GN05 WKY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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