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LJ55 NEO

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 NEO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026
Fail 9 Apr 2026

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021
Fail 15 Oct 2021 16,984 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt excessively loose rubbing on brake pedal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 14,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 11,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre is wearing un-evenly.

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 May 2017 10,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 10,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 10,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 8,587 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 8,587 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 8,140 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 8,122 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 8,122 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 8,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 8,101 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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LJ55 NEO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 9,923 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 LJ55 NEO, 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 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 NEO registered?

LJ55 NEO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 NEO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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