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XL04 XXX

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

31,029 mi
Last recorded31,029 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL04 XXX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 31,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 30,984 miles

Exhaust noisy Harley Davidson Growl (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3--1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

motorcycle is in "Excellent, Showroom" condition

Pass 2 Sep 2022 30,810 miles

Drive belt slightly loose recommend check (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm in place (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

motorcycle in "Very Good" condition for age

n/s side panel loose, recommend check

Pass 23 Aug 2021 30,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 28,414 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 27,828 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 24,643 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 24,643 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Displaying silver letters on black background (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 19,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 16,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 11,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 9,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 8,385 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 8,385 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 6,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 4,444 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 3,627 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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XL04 XXX is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 11,168 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 XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XL04 XXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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XL04 XXX is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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