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LK04 BYT

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

651 mi
Last recorded651 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BYT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 651 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 405 miles

Central exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2023 8 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 5 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced E marked LED handle bar end indicators fitted for front and rear indicators . (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort advise further investigation (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front mudguard not fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

highly modified motorcycle with custom built frame

Fail 20 Apr 2022 3 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practicable (0.1 (d))

Direction indicator light intensity reduced LED handle bar end indicators fitted for rear indicators . (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front mudguard not fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

highly modified motorcycle with custom built frame

Pass 3 Sep 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,800 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 8,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 8,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,356 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 8,356 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,312 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 8,312 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 9,086 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 9,086 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 7,290 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200S?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
485
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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LK04 BYT is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 8,652 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 XL1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK04 BYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LK04 BYT is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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