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HX54 HWM

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,066 mi
Last recorded15,066 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 HWM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 15,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 14,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 13,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 13,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 13,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 13,066 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 13,066 miles

Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 12,605 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 11,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front fender missing

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,075 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 9,982 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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HX54 HWM is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HX54 HWM, 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 HX54 HWM registered?

HX54 HWM is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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The MOT history for HX54 HWM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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