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EU05 HDY

2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,479 mi
Last recorded9,479 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 HDY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 9,479 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 9,479 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 9,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 9,126 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 6,837 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 4,998 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 4,991 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 3,975 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 3,957 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 3,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 3,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 3,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 2,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 2,536 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 2,229 miles

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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EU05 HDY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EU05 HDY, 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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EU05 HDY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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