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P457 RGV

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,003 mi
Last recorded16,003 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 RGV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,718 miles

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

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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P457 RGV is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 13,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P457 RGV, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P457 RGV registered?

P457 RGV is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P457 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P457 RGV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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