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M111 HDC

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

6,743 mi
Last recorded6,743 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 HDC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 6,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 6,341 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 5,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 4,923 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 4,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 4,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 4,857 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 4,837 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 4,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 4,785 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 4,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 4,671 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 4,586 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front tyre perrished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 4,410 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 4,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 4,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 3,942 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Nov 2008 3,799 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

front tyre side walls slightly perished and tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 12 Nov 2008 3,799 miles

front tyre side walls slightly perished and tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 15 Sep 2007 3,562 miles

cracking on front tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2006 3,243 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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,243 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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M111 HDC is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M111 HDC, 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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M111 HDC is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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