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NL52 XFW

2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

19,088 mi
Last recorded19,088 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XFW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 19,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 19,059 miles

Stop lamp not working on front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 18,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 18,250 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 18,212 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

front tyre perished side walls. 18years old

vacuum pipe to fuel tap perished very weak

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 29 Jan 2022 17,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 17,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 16,898 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 16,442 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 15,515 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,029 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 14,287 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,701 miles

near side indicator tell tale not working but indicators can be seen from seated position.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,876 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 7,629 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 5,688 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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NL52 XFW is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NL52 XFW, 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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NL52 XFW is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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