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RX05 EJZ

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,815 mi
Last recorded16,815 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 EJZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 16,815 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 16,772 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 16,174 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 15,225 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 14,640 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 13,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,460 miles

Central Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 11,055 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 8,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 5,625 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 5,521 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 5,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 5,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

number plate margin on the small side

Pass 23 Apr 2009 4,784 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 3,880 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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RX05 EJZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RX05 EJZ, 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 RX05 EJZ registered?

RX05 EJZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RX05 EJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 EJZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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