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L5 OHD

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

22,906 mi
Last recorded22,906 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 OHD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 22,906 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 22,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 22,044 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 22,000 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 19,853 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 18,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 18,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted . (1.6)

Registration plate incorrect Correct Registration plate fitted at test station at time of test. (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 16,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 15,949 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 14,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 13,514 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 13,514 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,839 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 11,574 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,910 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 10,909 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,199 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,883 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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L5 OHD is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 13,354 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 L5 OHD, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L5 OHD registered?

L5 OHD is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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