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S5 WYD

2005 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 4511cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests42 (34 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,588 mi
Last recorded105,588 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XLH120010,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 WYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,511cc

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MOT History

34 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 105,588 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 94,221 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys + 2mm tread on remainder of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 14,235 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 86,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2023 14,233 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 75,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wipers are smeary

Fail 17 May 2022 75,898 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust sleeves surface corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front wipers are smeary

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2022 14,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 73,159 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 73,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40R20 106Y Extra load Michelin Diamaris (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 70,006 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 14,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 67,268 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 67,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 13,939 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 13,642 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 60,354 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,946 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 56,736 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 13,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 53,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2015 53,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,153 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 13,153 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 16 May 2014 51,346 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,646 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 47,011 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 11,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 11,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2012 43,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,523 miles

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2011 39,808 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 9,500 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 35,475 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 35,474 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 8,429 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,004 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XLH1200?

Based on 11,091 MOT tests across 1,080 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 92
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 39
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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S5 WYD is a 2005 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 4,511cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 10,230 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 XLH1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 WYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XLH1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S5 WYD is a 2005 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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