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DL54 BDE

2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,635 mi
Last recorded17,635 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL54 BDE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 17,635 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 17,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 17,188 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,913 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 16,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 16,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 15,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 12,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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DL54 BDE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 12,761 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 XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DL54 BDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DL54 BDE registered?

DL54 BDE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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