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RC05 HOG

2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,276 mi
Last recorded15,276 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC05 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 15,276 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre damage sustained but no ply or cords visible

Fail 9 Jun 2025 15,276 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre damage sustained but no ply or cords visible

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 14,232 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 13,393 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 13,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 12,856 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 12,856 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 12,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 12,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 10,561 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 8,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 6,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 4,827 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 4,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 3,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 3,495 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 3,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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RC05 HOG is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 9,900 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 RC05 HOG, 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 19 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 RC05 HOG registered?

RC05 HOG is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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