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WX04 VUE

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Red Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,993 mi
Last recorded26,993 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 VUE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,993 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front metal brake pipe corroided

left hand handle bar grip loose but not unsafe

number plate cracked

rear brake very slight binding

Fail 3 Mar 2011 26,993 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front metal brake pipe corroided

left hand handle bar grip loose but not unsafe

number plate cracked

rear brake very slight binding

side stand spring weak

Pass 2 Feb 2010 22,685 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brake opperation starting to feel spongy

Ignition switch loose

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake caliper mounting pins/bushes worn

Rear brake roller test would not lock out but performes within speciffic opperating range

Side stand spring weak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle returning slowly on full rh lock

Fail 2 Feb 2010 22,685 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front brake opperation starting to feel spongy

Ignition switch loose

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear brake caliper mounting pins/bushes worn

Rear brake roller test would not lock out but performes within speciffic opperating range

Side stand spring weak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle returning slowly on full rh lock

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,181 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 18,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 13,002 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front nearside indicator slightly loose

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,002 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front nearside indicator slightly loose

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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WX04 VUE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Red with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 9,710 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 WX04 VUE, 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 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WX04 VUE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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