CarVerify

Free Car Check

YN05 EAM

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,738 mi
Last recorded2,738 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 EAM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 2,738 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 1,665 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 1,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 1,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 1,542 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 1,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 1,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 1,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 1,467 miles

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
Full Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YN05 EAM is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN05 EAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YN05 EAM?

You can check the full history of YN05 EAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YN05 EAM registered?

YN05 EAM is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is YN05 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN05 EAM shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YN05 EAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YN05 EAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.