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AY04 FHC

2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,164 mi
Last recorded10,164 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,378 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 FHC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 10,164 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 9,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 9,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 9,180 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 8,835 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 8,674 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 8,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 8,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 8,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,894 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 5,613 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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AY04 FHC is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY04 FHC, 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 AY04 FHC registered?

AY04 FHC is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 FHC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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