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RX04 HFS

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,012 mi
Last recorded22,012 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 HFS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 22,012 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 21,332 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 20,359 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 18,619 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,538 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,791 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 12,593 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,678 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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RX04 HFS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 9,710 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 RX04 HFS, 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 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX04 HFS?

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What year was RX04 HFS registered?

RX04 HFS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is RX04 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 HFS shows 9 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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