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R219 UYD

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,121 mi
Last recorded19,121 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 UYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 19,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 19,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 18,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 17,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,149 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 13,149 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 1,009 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 5,951 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 1,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 1,491 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 1,345 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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R219 UYD is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 14,035 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 R219 UYD, 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 28 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 R219 UYD registered?

R219 UYD is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R219 UYD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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