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H12 XLR

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,597 mi
Last recorded36,597 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 XLR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 36,597 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 36,597 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 35,128 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 33,573 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 33,573 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 30,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 30,631 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 27,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 27,629 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 23,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 23,821 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 21,226 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 20,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 20,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 19,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 16,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 10,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,633 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 6,546 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 5,697 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 5,688 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (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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H12 XLR is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H12 XLR, 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 H12 XLR registered?

H12 XLR is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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The MOT history for H12 XLR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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