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2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200
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ExpiredMileage
24,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Front Brake Pads Contaminated With Oil (1.1.13 (b))
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front Fork Oil Seal Leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Rear reflector missing Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200?
Based on 3,903 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.
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YA05 VGV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 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 YA05 VGV, 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 YA05 VGV registered?
YA05 VGV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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The MOT history for YA05 VGV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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