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BL54 USA

2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,687 mi
Last recorded18,687 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120013,745 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 USA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 18,687 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 14,474 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 14,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 13,745 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 13,086 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 13,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 11,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 10,058 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 10,934 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 10,666 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,643 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 10,260 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 10,260 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 May 2015 10,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 9,899 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 9,895 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,015 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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BL54 USA is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 13,745 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 BL54 USA, 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 19 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL54 USA is a 2007 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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