CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX55 HTY

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,608 mi
Last recorded3,608 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 HTY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 3,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 3,542 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2017 3,415 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 2,542 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 1,009 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
Full Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HX55 HTY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX55 HTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX55 HTY?

You can check the full history of HX55 HTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX55 HTY registered?

HX55 HTY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is HX55 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX55 HTY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX55 HTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX55 HTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.