MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200S?
Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was R551 LVE registered?
R551 LVE is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R551 LVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R551 LVE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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