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WM04 LJE

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

15,105 mi
Last recorded15,105 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 LJE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 15,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 15,073 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 14,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,204 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 14,204 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 13,755 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 13,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 13,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 12,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 11,636 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 11,545 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 11,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 11,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 11,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 11,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 11,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 11,016 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,893 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2011 10,893 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 10,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 10,178 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 5,267 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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WM04 LJE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WM04 LJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WM04 LJE?

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What year was WM04 LJE registered?

WM04 LJE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is WM04 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM04 LJE shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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