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LJ05 UON

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,056 mi
Last recorded7,056 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UON
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 7,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 7,017 miles

Central Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose Slight play in swinging arm bearings (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 7,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 6,937 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 6,789 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 6,744 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 6,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 6,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 6,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 6,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 6,222 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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LJ05 UON is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 10,563 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 LJ05 UON, 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 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ05 UON registered?

LJ05 UON is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is LJ05 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 UON shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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