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YJ55 XLR

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,919 mi
Last recorded7,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 XLR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 7,919 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 7,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 7,654 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 7,491 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 7,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 7,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 6,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 6,124 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 5,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 4,857 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 3,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,456 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 2,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 1,634 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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YJ55 XLR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 9,923 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL1200R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ55 XLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ55 XLR registered?

YJ55 XLR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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