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LJ04 SSU

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,176 mi
Last recorded31,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 SSU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 31,176 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 30,635 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 30,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 29,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,102 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,074 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 25,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,592 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 20,638 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,458 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 18,096 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 17,162 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 16,072 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,827 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 13,613 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 13,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LJ04 SSU 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 LJ04 SSU, 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 LJ04 SSU registered?

LJ04 SSU is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 SSU 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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