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SF05 LDZ

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,250 mi
Last recorded14,250 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 LDZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 14,250 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 14,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 13,913 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 13,695 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 13,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 13,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 13,150 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 13,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 13,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 12,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,080 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 12,075 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 8 May 2014 11,644 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 11,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,085 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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SF05 LDZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 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 SF05 LDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF05 LDZ registered?

SF05 LDZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is SF05 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF05 LDZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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