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N814 UJT

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,835 mi
Last recorded8,835 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN814 UJT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 8,835 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 8,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 7,998 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 7,998 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 7,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 7,752 miles

Nearside Rear shock possible slight leak?

Pass 31 May 2018 7,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 7,513 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear possible slight leak from shock body ?

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,231 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 7,038 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

throttle returns slowly

Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,921 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

possible leaking rear shocks

Fail 6 Sep 2012 6,921 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

possible leaking rear shocks

Pass 6 Aug 2011 6,716 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

possible slight oil leak nearside rear shock ?

throttle returns slowly offside lock

Fail 6 Aug 2011 6,716 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

possible slight oil leak nearside rear shock ?

throttle returns slowly offside lock

Pass 4 Nov 2009 6,296 miles

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

handle bars bent [very slight]

rear tyre 2mm tread

Fail 4 Nov 2009 6,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

handle bars bent [very slight]

rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 5,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,882 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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N814 UJT is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N814 UJT, 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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N814 UJT is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 4 June 1996.

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