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R10 VSW

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,666 mi
Last recorded11,666 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 VSW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2023 11,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 11,511 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 11,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 10,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 10,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 10,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 10,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 10,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 10,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 10,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 10,037 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 10,037 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 9,979 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 9,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 9,282 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 8,571 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 7,778 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 7,159 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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R10 VSW is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R10 VSW, 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 R10 VSW registered?

R10 VSW is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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