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OU05 HOJ

2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,539 mi
Last recorded21,539 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 HOJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 21,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 19,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 19,493 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 19,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2014 19,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 18,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 May 2013 18,627 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 17,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,708 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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OU05 HOJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU05 HOJ, 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 OU05 HOJ registered?

OU05 HOJ is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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