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SG53 RCB

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,476 mi
Last recorded2,476 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S8,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RCB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 2,476 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 1,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 915 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 248 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 248 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200S?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
485
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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SG53 RCB is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 8,652 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 XL1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG53 RCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SG53 RCB is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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