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R73 EGK

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,167 mi
Last recorded16,167 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 EGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 16,167 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 16,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 14,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 14,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 14,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,600 miles

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

Offside Rear oil leaked over rear of bike ,tyre, wheel and belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 14,587 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 14,567 miles

rear tyre worn to 1mm

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,337 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 141,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,093 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 13,637 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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R73 EGK is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 13,354 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 R73 EGK, 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 29 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 R73 EGK registered?

R73 EGK is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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