2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200S 1.2L Petrol · WX54 AEV

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 28 May 2024 at 11,644 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable in the short term, though the history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing. While the latest test was clean, the recurring nature of consumable-related failures suggests that components are only addressed when they reach a failure threshold rather than through a consistent preventative schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old motorcycle, averaging approximately 529 miles per year. There are significant gaps in usage, such as the five-year interval between April 2019 and May 2024 tests where the bike covered only 145 miles. This low-frequency use reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of component degradation due to sitting. Sitting for long periods often leads to fluid breakdown, corrosion in internal seals, and the hardening of rubber hoses and fuel lines. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system specifically, as the tester flagged slight fluctuations in brake effort in both 2018 and 2019. These symptoms can indicate air in the lines, a failing master cylinder, or rotors that have become warped. The record also shows multiple instances of brake pads reaching minimum limits in 2015 and 2018, indicating the previous owner neglected basic inspections. Given the noisy exhaust faults noted in 2010, 2015, and 2016, the system should be checked for internal corrosion or thinning metal caused by moisture buildup during long periods of inactivity.