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YN55 NWH

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

431 mi
Last recorded431 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 NWH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 1 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 11,577 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 11,068 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 10,384 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 10,376 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 10,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2011 8,534 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,438 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 7,438 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,169 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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YN55 NWH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YN55 NWH, 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 YN55 NWH registered?

YN55 NWH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YN55 NWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN55 NWH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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