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L21 USA

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,163 mi
Last recorded23,163 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 USA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 23,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 23,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 22,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 21,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 20,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 20,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 19,742 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 19,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 18,922 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,958 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 11,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,317 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 5,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 4,631 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,258 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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L21 USA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 L21 USA, 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 L21 USA registered?

L21 USA is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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The MOT history for L21 USA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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