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HX04 LDK

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Orange Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

12,535 mi
Last recorded12,535 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 LDK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 12,535 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 12,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 12,289 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 12,289 miles

Front Wheel spindle locking device ineffective (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 12,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 12,223 miles

Exhaust noisy slight blow on connector pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Front front tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2020 12,163 miles

Front Front Tyre Slight Perishing on Sidewalls

Fail 20 Aug 2020 12,163 miles

Front Front Tyre Slight Perishing on Sidewalls

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 12,057 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 11,042 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 10,343 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 9,889 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 9,889 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 9,176 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 8,755 miles

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

The front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,678 miles

the number plate is smaller than normal and is still readable from the required distance.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 8,678 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

the number plate is smaller than normal and is still readable from the required distance.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 8,497 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 8,241 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,652 miles

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

mufflers fitted make slightly more noise than standard ones but not excessive at this time

no plate slightly smaller than standard but still readable from required distance

Fail 12 Jun 2009 7,652 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

mufflers fitted make slightly more noise than standard ones but not excessive at this time

no plate slightly smaller than standard but still readable from required distance

Pass 10 Jun 2008 7,034 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,367 miles

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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HX04 LDK is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Orange with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX04 LDK, 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.

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HX04 LDK is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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