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NK04 EKD

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

13,507 mi
Last recorded13,507 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK04 EKD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 13,507 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 13,465 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 13,369 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 13,369 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,237 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 12,635 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 11,423 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 8,865 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 8,865 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2015 7,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 6,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 6,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 5,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 4,877 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 4,875 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 3,460 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 1,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 348 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 346 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 2,494 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 2,458 miles

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

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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NK04 EKD is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 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 NK04 EKD, 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 NK04 EKD registered?

NK04 EKD is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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The MOT history for NK04 EKD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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