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NH51 PHO

2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,381 mi
Last recorded3,381 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH51 PHO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 3,381 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 3,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 2,467 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 2,144 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 2,144 miles

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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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NH51 PHO is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 12,701 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 NH51 PHO, 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 24 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of NH51 PHO?

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What year was NH51 PHO registered?

NH51 PHO is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is NH51 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH51 PHO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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