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GX04 KVU

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

17,505 mi
Last recorded17,505 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 KVU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 17,505 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 16,242 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 15,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 15,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 15,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 14,955 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 14,630 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 14,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 13,962 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,729 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,300 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 13,300 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2012 12,333 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 11,079 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhausts slightly noisey

Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,079 miles

exhausts slightly noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2010 9,931 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,778 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 8,775 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 6,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 6,340 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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GX04 KVU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX04 KVU, 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 GX04 KVU registered?

GX04 KVU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is GX04 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX04 KVU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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