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N28 TNR

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

44,025 mi
Last recorded44,025 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 TNR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 44,025 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 44,011 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 43,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 43,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 43,444 miles

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

front brake lever incomplete

rear brake hose securing bolt missing

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,239 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 36,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,277 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 7,310 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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N28 TNR is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N28 TNR, 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 N28 TNR registered?

N28 TNR is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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