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YN05 YLS

2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,033 mi
Last recorded23,033 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R9,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YLS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL1200R
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 23,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 22,851 miles

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 22,692 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 22,610 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 22,524 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 22,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 21,405 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,333 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 18,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 17,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 24,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 24,074 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 14,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,561 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 21,561 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 11,116 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 10,165 miles

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

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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YN05 YLS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 9,923 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YN05 YLS, 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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YN05 YLS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL1200R, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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