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HX05 GGK

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

8,565 mi
Last recorded8,565 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 GGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 8,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 8,515 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 8,515 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 8,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 8,021 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 8,018 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 7,935 miles

Belt guard missing bolt

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front mud guard missing

Pass 5 Aug 2014 7,760 miles

Nail in rear tyre

front mud guard is missing

Fail 18 Jun 2013 7,229 miles

Belt Gaurd Missing Front Mudgaurd missing

Centre Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Lower Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 7,229 miles

Belt Gaurd Missing Front Mudgaurd missing

Centre Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 6,847 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 6,847 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 8,360 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

motor cycle has single seat

Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,360 miles

motor cycle has single seat

Pass 15 Apr 2010 6,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 3,852 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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HX05 GGK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 10,563 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 HX05 GGK, 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 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HX05 GGK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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