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HX05 NXL

2005 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

25,947 mi
Last recorded25,947 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XLH120010,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 NXL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 25,947 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 25,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 25,286 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 25,074 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 25,061 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 23,938 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 23,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,866 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Rear tyre worn low

Fail 23 May 2019 22,856 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,389 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 21,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,458 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 17,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,021 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,592 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 10,592 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,760 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XLH1200?

Based on 11,091 MOT tests across 1,080 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 92
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 39
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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HX05 NXL is a 2005 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 10,230 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 XLH1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX05 NXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XLH1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX05 NXL registered?

HX05 NXL is a 2005 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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