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P981 LKR

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,916 mi
Last recorded8,916 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 LKR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 8,916 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 8,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 8,699 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 8,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,387 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 8,341 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 7,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,625 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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P981 LKR is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P981 LKR, 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 P981 LKR registered?

P981 LKR is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P981 LKR safe to buy?

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