2009 Harley-Davidson XR 1200 1.2L Petrol · GV58 GVG

This 2009 Harley-Davidson XR 1200 presents an exceptionally clean roadworthiness record, with both recorded DVSA tests passing first time and no defects, failures, or even advisories noted anywhere in its history. The most recent examination on 24 February 2026 returned a clear pass, continuing the unblemished trend established at the previous test in May 2023. For a machine now seventeen years old, the absence of any corrosion, brake, suspension, or lighting commentary across its official record is a genuinely positive indicator of structural and mechanical soundness as assessed at test time. The recorded mileage of 7,475 miles equates to roughly 440 miles per year, which is very low even by motorcycle standards and strongly suggests extended periods of storage between outings. Notably, there is a gap of nearly three years between the May 2023 and February 2026 tests, during which the machine appears to have covered little or no distance. Such a usage pattern means the engine internals, gearbox, and final drive will have experienced minimal wear, but it also means rubber and consumable components have aged by time rather than mileage. Tyres, fork seals, brake hoses, and drive belt condition all degrade with age on a standing machine, and none of these would necessarily attract an advisory if they remained within legal limits at the test date. On inspection, pay close attention to the tyres for age-related cracking or flat-spotting from prolonged standing, and check the fork stanchions for pitting or weeping seals, which commonly appear on machines that sit unused. The brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion and the calipers for sticking pistons; on a test ride, feel for any pulsing at the lever, uneven braking, or a lever that drags back to the bar. Listen for belt noise or slack in the final drive, and check the fuel system for stale-fuel symptoms such as hesitant starting or rough idling, given the long lay-up intervals evident in the record. Overall, this XR 1200 offers a rare combination of a spotless test history and negligible mechanical wear, with the principal risks being age-related rather than use-related. A thorough check of fluids, hoses, tyres, and brake operation, together with confirmation of recent servicing despite the low annual mileage, should give a buyer strong confidence. Provided those time-based items have been attended to, the official record supports this being a sound and lightly used example of the model.