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2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200
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ExpiredMileage
13,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high Kick up is on the right hand side. (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200?
Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU04 GVT is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 13,378 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 VU04 GVT, 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 22 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 VU04 GVT registered?
VU04 GVT is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 April 2004.
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The MOT history for VU04 GVT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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