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M6 TEK

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,292 mi
Last recorded2,292 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 TEK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2025 2,292 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 2,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,972 miles
Pass 7 May 2007 1,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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M6 TEK is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M6 TEK, 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 M6 TEK registered?

M6 TEK is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M6 TEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 TEK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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