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DX05 HPE

2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,515 mi
Last recorded2,515 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 HPE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 2,515 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 2,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 29,216 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 28,819 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2018 9,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 8,726 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 8,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted accordingly. (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2016 7,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 6,639 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 5,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 4,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 3,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 2,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 2,270 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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DX05 HPE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DX05 HPE, 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 DX05 HPE registered?

DX05 HPE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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