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SF05 RPY

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,933 mi
Last recorded25,933 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 RPY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 25,933 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 25,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 25,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 24,270 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 24,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,199 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 21,009 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 20,131 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 16,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 15,464 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,315 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,229 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,432 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 12,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,226 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,983 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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SF05 RPY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 9,923 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 SF05 RPY, 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 21 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 SF05 RPY registered?

SF05 RPY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is SF05 RPY safe to buy?

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