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R57 FRT

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,136 mi
Last recorded40,136 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 FRT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 40,136 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 40,082 miles

Nearside handle bar grip started to come unstuck

front brake lever long travel

Fail 17 Oct 2024 40,073 miles

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

Nearside handle bar grip started to come unstuck

front brake lever long travel

Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,705 miles

Central Rear Brake component slightly loose cable tied on (1.1.21 (c))

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

drive belt just touching exhaust bracket

Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 29,533 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 25,013 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,838 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,473 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,473 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,314 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,857 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,110 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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R57 FRT is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R57 FRT, 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 R57 FRT registered?

R57 FRT is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 25 July 1998.

Is R57 FRT safe to buy?

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