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YN54 NWB

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,509 mi
Last recorded22,509 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 NWB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 22,509 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 22,418 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 21,680 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 20,614 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 19,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 17,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 17,224 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,276 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 16,276 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 14,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,697 miles

Front tyre has very slight cracking to sidewalls

Rear tyre has very slight cracks in sidewalls

Pass 12 Mar 2011 10,471 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 10,247 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 9,492 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
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YN54 NWB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN54 NWB, 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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What year was YN54 NWB registered?

YN54 NWB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YN54 NWB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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