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PA05 HOG

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Red Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,524 mi
Last recorded2,524 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HOG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 2,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 2,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 2,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 2,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 2,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 2,046 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 2,015 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 1,936 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 1,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 1,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 1,610 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 1,610 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 1,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 1,184 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 1,180 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 902 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL1200R?

Based on 3,980 MOT tests across 354 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
354
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 15
Horn not working 11
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 10
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PA05 HOG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Red with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 9,923 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 XL1200R fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PA05 HOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL1200R typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL1200R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PA05 HOG registered?

PA05 HOG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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