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M551 RKP

1995 Harley Davidson XL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

22,651 mi
Last recorded22,651 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL120015,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 RKP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 22,651 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively slight damage (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 100/90/19 (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2025 22,452 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2024 22,250 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

the front tyre is slightly perishing no ply or chord showing

Pass 28 Mar 2023 22,054 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively slightly damaged (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 21,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive belt slightly damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2022 21,865 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive belt slightly damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2020 20,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

the drive belt has very slight damage

Pass 24 May 2019 18,107 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively slight damage (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 16,719 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive slight damage (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 16,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 15,767 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2015 15,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 14,958 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

the fuel hose is perishing slightly

Pass 2 May 2013 14,505 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 14,018 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 12,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,223 miles

Front tyre is slightly perrished but does not show ply or chord.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 11,143 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,187 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,787 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

horn weak.

slight perishing in front tyre side wall.

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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M551 RKP is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M551 RKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M551 RKP is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 25 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M551 RKP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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