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WX54 AEK

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,424 mi
Last recorded36,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 AEK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 36,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 35,756 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,692 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 35,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 35,226 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 35,226 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 34,997 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 34,370 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 33,530 miles

Front Front mudguard not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 31,739 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Central Front Mudguard not fitted during test.

Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,237 miles

Centre Front Upper Speedometer replaced by customer

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 27,200 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,954 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 24,954 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,997 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 23,007 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 20,929 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 20,929 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 10,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2009 7,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 6,643 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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WX54 AEK is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WX54 AEK, 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 WX54 AEK registered?

WX54 AEK is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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The MOT history for WX54 AEK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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