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YJ04 JSH

2004 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,266 mi
Last recorded17,266 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley Davidson XLH120010,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 JSH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 17,266 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 14,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 9,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 9,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 9,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 9,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 9,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 9,690 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 9,685 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 9,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,669 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swinging arm slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Small number plate fitted can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 26 Sep 2015 9,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swinging arm bushes slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Sep 2015 9,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Number plate smaller than standard size can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swinging arm bushes slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 9,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Small number plate fitted can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 28 Sep 2013 9,534 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Sep 2013 9,534 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 9,399 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Sep 2012 9,399 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Sep 2011 9,181 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 9,181 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,533 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 7,489 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 6,040 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XLH1200?

Based on 11,091 MOT tests across 1,080 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 92
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 39
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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YJ04 JSH is a 2004 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 10,807 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 XLH1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 JSH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XLH1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 22 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ04 JSH is a 2004 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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