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WM05 YGU

2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,498 mi
Last recorded6,498 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 YGU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 6,498 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 6,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 6,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 5,786 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 7,030 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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WM05 YGU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM05 YGU, 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 WM05 YGU registered?

WM05 YGU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is WM05 YGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 YGU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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