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NK54 FDO

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,326 mi
Last recorded33,326 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 FDO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 33,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 32,886 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,557 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 32,542 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of drive belt (1.2.1 (g))

Drive belt worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 31,829 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 30,628 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 27,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 24,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 21,949 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 27,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 14,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 12,940 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 12,940 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,938 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 6,381 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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NK54 FDO is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NK54 FDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK54 FDO registered?

NK54 FDO is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is NK54 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK54 FDO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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