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R487 KSC

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 KSC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025
Pass 25 Sep 2023
Pass 28 Sep 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 27,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 27,704 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 27,704 miles

Front Stop lamp not working control one (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working control two. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,534 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,165 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 21,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 26,620 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,229 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,967 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,512 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 24,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2008 24,500 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,363 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 20,823 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XLH1200?

Based on 11,091 MOT tests across 1,080 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 92
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 39
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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R487 KSC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,542 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 XLH1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R487 KSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XLH1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R487 KSC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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