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R680 LVE

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,762 mi
Last recorded17,762 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 LVE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 17,762 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 17,163 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 17,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 16,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,508 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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R680 LVE is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R680 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 R680 LVE registered?

R680 LVE is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R680 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 LVE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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