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N428 DYC

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

20,995 mi
Last recorded20,995 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,739 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 DYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 20,995 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 20,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024
Pass 25 Sep 2021 20,914 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 20,894 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 20,864 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Wheel hub excessively worn Front wheel bearing Worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 20,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 19,872 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 19,872 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 19,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,075 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 19,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 18,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 18,726 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 18,261 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,261 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 17,710 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,674 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 16,674 miles

Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,329 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,967 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,511 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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N428 DYC is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 14,739 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 N428 DYC, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N428 DYC is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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