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R491 DPP

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,144 mi
Last recorded1,144 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 DPP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2009 1,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,436 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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R491 DPP is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R491 DPP, 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 R491 DPP registered?

R491 DPP is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R491 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 DPP shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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