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HX55 NHF

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Yellow Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,685 mi
Last recorded16,685 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 NHF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 16,685 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 16,685 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 15,830 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 15,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 15,132 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 14,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre low in pressure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 13,557 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 12,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 10,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 10,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 10,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 9,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 9,906 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,435 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 9,435 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 7,520 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 3,583 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 3,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 2,745 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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HX55 NHF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Yellow with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 9,923 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 HX55 NHF, 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 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX55 NHF registered?

HX55 NHF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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