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M7 XLR

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,834 mi
Last recorded44,834 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 XLR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2026 44,834 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,687 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 44,498 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 43,292 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 40,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,290 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 25,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Nov 2013 9,906 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,990 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 10,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 9,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 4,011 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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M7 XLR is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M7 XLR, 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 M7 XLR registered?

M7 XLR is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is M7 XLR safe to buy?

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