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LX04 CHL

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,174 mi
Last recorded35,174 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 CHL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 35,174 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 35,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 34,883 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 34,883 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 34,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,911 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 33,828 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,354 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,088 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,380 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,228 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,488 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,457 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,403 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 16,211 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,667 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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LX04 CHL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LX04 CHL, 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 LX04 CHL registered?

LX04 CHL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is LX04 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 CHL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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