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P542 PKJ

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,186 mi
Last recorded20,186 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 PKJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 20,186 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 197,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 19,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,628 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 17,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,389 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 16,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,146 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2011 11,609 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,742 miles

Nearside footrest rubber split

Fail 16 Sep 2009 10,717 miles

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

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

Nearside footrest rubber split

Pass 15 Sep 2008 9,358 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 9,088 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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P542 PKJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P542 PKJ, 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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P542 PKJ is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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