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R476 KSC

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198 mi
Last recorded198 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 KSC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 198 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 96 miles

custom bike ,lights taped/disconnected

Fail 12 Jan 2024 96 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

custom bike ,lights taped/disconnected

Pass 8 Apr 2022 96 miles

Daytime Mot Issued

Front No Front Fender

Fail 7 Apr 2022 96 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Daytime Mot Issued

Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front No Front Fender

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78 miles

Day Time Mot Issued

Front No Front Fender

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 78 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Day Time Mot Issued

Front No Front Fender

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Throttle Housing Insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2019 20,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 20,205 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,153 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 20,145 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 20,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,982 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 19,481 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 19,177 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 19,177 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,740 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 16,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 14,411 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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R476 KSC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R476 KSC, 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 R476 KSC registered?

R476 KSC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R476 KSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 KSC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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