MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,859 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
slight crack in number plate
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
number plate slightly damaged
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
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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