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HD04 XXX

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

9,378 mi
Last recorded9,378 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 XXX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 9,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 9,237 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 8,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 8,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 8,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate lamp inop.

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate lamp inop.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 8,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 8,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 7,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 6,074 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 5,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 3,720 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 3,720 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 2,195 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 933 miles

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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HD04 XXX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HD04 XXX, 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 HD04 XXX registered?

HD04 XXX is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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