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R754 HGN

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

2,859 mi
Last recorded2,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 HGN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 2,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

horn weak

Pass 16 May 2023 2,215 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 2,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Fail 20 Mar 2021 2,121 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

Pass 7 Sep 2019 952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2019 952 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2015 62 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2013

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

cracking in sidewalls of front tyre

number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight crack in number plate

Fail 28 Mar 2012

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight crack in number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate slightly damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2011

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 8 Apr 2006 130 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 130 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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R754 HGN is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R754 HGN, 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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R754 HGN is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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