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LF04 VLY

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,724 mi
Last recorded42,724 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 VLY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,539 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 40,539 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 37,975 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,919 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 13,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 6,541 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 6,225 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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LF04 VLY is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LF04 VLY, 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 LF04 VLY registered?

LF04 VLY is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is LF04 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF04 VLY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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