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LF04 VBP

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,695 mi
Last recorded11,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 VBP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 11,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 8,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 8,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 7,850 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 7,791 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 7,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 7,735 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 7,735 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 6,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 5,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 5,658 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 5,412 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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LF04 VBP is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 9,710 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 LF04 VBP, 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 22 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 LF04 VBP registered?

LF04 VBP is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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The MOT history for LF04 VBP 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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