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GN53 ZHA

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,073 mi
Last recorded29,073 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 ZHA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 29,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,822 miles

both tyre side walls perished

brake pedal sticking

Pass 14 May 2016 28,601 miles

both tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,061 miles

Front tyre perishing

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2012 27,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,648 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre has slight cracks

Pass 1 May 2009 22,185 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,206 miles

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

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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GN53 ZHA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 9,710 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 GN53 ZHA, 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 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN53 ZHA registered?

GN53 ZHA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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