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MX55 FDE

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Red Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,212 mi
Last recorded19,212 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 FDE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 19,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear turn signal wires rubbing on rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 19,205 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear turn signal wires rubbing on rear tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 17,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 16,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 14,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 14,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 10,808 miles

All lights masked off. Daytime use only

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 10,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high kick up wrong side of vertical line. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 9,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 6,941 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 5,429 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

oil leak.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 5,429 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

oil leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 3,845 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 3,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 3,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 3,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 2,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 2,274 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 2,233 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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MX55 FDE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Red with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX55 FDE, 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.

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MX55 FDE is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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