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R321 BKE

2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,318 mi
Last recorded13,318 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S9,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 BKE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 13,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 12,561 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 12,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 11,968 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 11,530 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 10,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 8,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 8,041 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake lever (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 BKE is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 9,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKE, 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 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R321 BKE registered?

R321 BKE is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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