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R551 LVE

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,072 mi
Last recorded35,072 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 LVE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 35,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 35,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 35,072 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 33,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 32,359 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 32,359 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,603 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 30,603 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,933 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 25,944 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 24,989 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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R551 LVE 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 75%.

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 R551 LVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R551 LVE registered?

R551 LVE is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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