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R321 AYB

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,614 mi
Last recorded12,614 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 AYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 12,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 12,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 11,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 11,675 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 11,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 11,452 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 11,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 10,957 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 10,555 miles

High Beam Tell-Tale U/S

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 9,835 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2016 8,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,507 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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R321 AYB is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black 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 R321 AYB, 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 R321 AYB registered?

R321 AYB is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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