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DX55 JSY

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 120010,563 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 JSY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R Sportster 1200
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023
Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,113 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 15,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 13,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 7,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 7,222 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 7,222 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 5,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 4,700 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 2,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 1,897 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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DX55 JSY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.1% with a typical mileage of 10,563 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 DX55 JSY, 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 21 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 DX55 JSY registered?

DX55 JSY is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R Sportster 1200, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DX55 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 JSY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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