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GK04 DYJ

2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,880 mi
Last recorded41,880 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 DYJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 41,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 41,575 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 41,568 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 39,897 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 38,168 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 May 2016 38,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,824 miles

drive belt worn

Fail 16 Jun 2014 32,824 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

drive belt worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,212 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 31,133 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 26,985 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 26,981 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,882 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 17,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2009 9,684 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 1,543 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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GK04 DYJ is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 11,168 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 GK04 DYJ, 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 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK04 DYJ is a 2004 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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