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MH54 MRU

2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,994 mi
Last recorded34,994 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 MRU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 34,994 miles

Front tyrewall cracking

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements needs peddle pushed hard to work properly (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 34,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 34,829 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 34,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 26,590 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 22,535 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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MH54 MRU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MH54 MRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH54 MRU registered?

MH54 MRU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MH54 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH54 MRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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