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OU05 HPL

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

10,158 mi
Last recorded10,158 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HPL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 10,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 9,813 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 9,466 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,158 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 8,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 8,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 8,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 7,760 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 7,106 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 6,682 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 6,338 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 6,293 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 4,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 4,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 4,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 4,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 3,582 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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OU05 HPL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 10,563 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 OU05 HPL, 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 21 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 OU05 HPL registered?

OU05 HPL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is OU05 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 HPL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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