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HX04 WHL

2004 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,786 mi
Last recorded10,786 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 WHL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,786 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 10,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 10,516 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 10,516 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 10,236 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 10,236 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 10,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 10,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 9,504 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 8,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 7,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 6,568 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 6,327 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 6,081 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 5,231 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,260 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 3,849 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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HX04 WHL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 10,548 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 XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX04 WHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX04 WHL registered?

HX04 WHL is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 15 July 2004.

Is HX04 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX04 WHL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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