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LF54 HCY

2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,185 mi
Last recorded32,185 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 HCY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 32,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 32,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 32,048 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 32,048 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 31,815 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 31,815 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 31,708 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 31,708 miles

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

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 31,440 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,478 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light masked over at test

Fail 8 Aug 2018 25,477 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light masked over at test

Pass 9 May 2017 21,693 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 16,545 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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LF54 HCY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF54 HCY, 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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What year was LF54 HCY registered?

LF54 HCY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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