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GN05 WLO

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,309 mi
Last recorded33,309 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 WLO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 33,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2025 33,048 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2025 33,048 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 32,528 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 31,409 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 31,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 30,974 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,707 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,871 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 26,674 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,326 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 19,364 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 13,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 13,754 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 1,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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GN05 WLO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 10,563 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 GN05 WLO, 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 21 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 GN05 WLO registered?

GN05 WLO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is GN05 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 WLO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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