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NK05 ORH

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

11,992 mi
Last recorded11,992 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 ORH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 11,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 11,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 11,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 11,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 11,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 11,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 11,034 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2017 10,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 10,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 9,990 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 9,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 9,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 9,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 8,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 8,434 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 7,934 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 7,934 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 6,186 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 6,186 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 4,465 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 4,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 2,941 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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NK05 ORH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NK05 ORH, 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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What year was NK05 ORH registered?

NK05 ORH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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