Harley Davidson Xl1200c (2004)
2004 Harley Davidson Xl1200c
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2004 Harley Davidson Xl1200c. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C is a robust performer on the MOT bench, with a 91% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%, and only 6% of vehicles showing dangerous defects—well below typical concern thresholds. This is a bike that's been engineered to last, and owners clearly treat them well.
At just under 12,000 miles median, these machines rack up genuinely low mileage for their age, suggesting they're weekend warriors rather than daily commuters, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average 1.06 failures and 3.8 advisories per vehicle aren't excessive either—when you do buy one, budget for routine wear items and have a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake and electrical systems, which typically show up in the advisory list.
What to check before buying a 2004 Harley Davidson Xl1200c
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Harley Davidson Xl1200c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Harley Davidson Xl1200c vehicles fall between 7,196 and 22,201 miles.
2004 Harley Davidson Xl1200c — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 59 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Harley Davidson Xl1200c
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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87.7%
Exhaust noisy
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74.9%
Exhaust noisy
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24.6%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.5%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.1%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
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7.6%
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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