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EK51 DKJ

2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,245 mi
Last recorded30,245 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 DKJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 30,245 miles

Central Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy Slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 27,746 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 27,069 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 26,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,547 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 25,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 23,822 miles

Rear exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,671 miles

Front front brake pipe slightly corroded just under steering head

Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,577 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 21,636 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,051 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,914 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,301 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 17,277 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 16,073 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

slight front brake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,968 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 15,968 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 2,960 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200S?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
485
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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EK51 DKJ is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 12,701 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 XL1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK51 DKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK51 DKJ is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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