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WX05 SEY

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,289 mi
Last recorded10,289 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 SEY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 10,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 9,566 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 9,566 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 9,105 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 8,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 8,706 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 8,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 8,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 7,880 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 7,518 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,356 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 7,275 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 7,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,570 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 6,356 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2010 5,556 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 5,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 3,872 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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WX05 SEY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 10,563 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 WX05 SEY, 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 21 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 WX05 SEY registered?

WX05 SEY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is WX05 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 SEY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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