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N807 RRY

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,475 mi
Last recorded28,475 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL120017,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN807 RRY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 28,475 miles

Front Front Brake Light ,No Switch Fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 22,119 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,065 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 22,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel hose damaged but not to excess fuel pipe perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 22,018 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 21,985 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 21,883 miles

Advise front tyre starting to split between treads 100/90/19 whitewall

Pass 18 May 2018 21,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,559 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 20,559 miles

Direction indicators not working left hand indicators in op (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated Front pipe corroded and holed (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released front brake keeping brake light illuminated (1.3.1e)

Front tyre starting to crack between the treads

Pass 21 Mar 2016 20,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 19,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Apr 2012 14,326 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,264 miles

Front wheel bearing has play to limit of adjustment. (Taper Bearing).

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,179 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 13,983 miles

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

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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N807 RRY is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 17,297 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 N807 RRY, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N807 RRY is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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