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AY55 CDF

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Orange Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,063 mi
Last recorded20,063 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CDF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 20,063 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 20,053 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 15,652 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 5,372 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 5,282 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 5,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 4,867 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 4,579 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 4,452 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 4,163 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 3,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 3,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 May 2016 3,719 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 3,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 3,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 3,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 3,146 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,041 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 2,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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AY55 CDF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Orange with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 CDF, 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 AY55 CDF registered?

AY55 CDF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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