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WU04 AXN

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,784 mi
Last recorded4,784 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 AXN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 4,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 4,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 4,527 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 4,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 3,773 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 3,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 3,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 2,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 2,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 2,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 1,973 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 1,270 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 804 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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WU04 AXN is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU04 AXN, 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 WU04 AXN registered?

WU04 AXN is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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The MOT history for WU04 AXN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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