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HN02 BBU

2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,701 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 BBU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026

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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019
Pass 22 Feb 2018
Pass 23 Oct 2015
Pass 4 Jul 2014
Fail 1 Jul 2014

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,333 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 24,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,910 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 20,906 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,127 miles

Markings on exhaust scrubbed out

Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,824 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 14,820 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2006 10,611 miles

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

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

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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HN02 BBU is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN02 BBU, 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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What year was HN02 BBU registered?

HN02 BBU is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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