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YN55 LKE

2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,657 mi
Last recorded21,657 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 LKE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,657 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tyre has small sidewall cracks

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 21,031 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 20,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,527 miles

Exhaust noisy end cans (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 18,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 18,599 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 10+ years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2019 18,599 miles

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 10+ years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 18,468 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,782 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,054 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 16,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 13,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 11,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Sep 2008 6,697 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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YN55 LKE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YN55 LKE, 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.

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YN55 LKE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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