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WX54 FYE

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,380 mi
Last recorded32,380 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 FYE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 32,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 31,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

riders seat slightly loose.

Pass 10 May 2023 30,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 30,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

number plate cracked.

Fail 1 Apr 2022 30,107 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 May 2021 29,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 29,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,299 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,493 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 27,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 26,697 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,510 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 26,510 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2014 25,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,479 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 23,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,576 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 10,730 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,730 miles

front tyre uneven wear

Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,024 miles

drive belt is slightly damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2007 9,024 miles

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

drive belt is slighly damaged

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 FYE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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