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R88 NCC

2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Orange Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests40 (36 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,336 mi
Last recorded41,336 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 NCC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

36 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 41,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 37,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 37,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 40,223 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 36,592 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 40,057 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 35,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 35,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,220 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,330 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 33,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 37,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 31,488 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,986 miles

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

cables fouling on lock ok at time of test on handle bars

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,313 miles

cables fouling on lock ok at time of test on handle bars

Pass 12 Apr 2014 30,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 30,513 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 30,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,921 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 24,598 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,756 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,756 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,309 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,983 miles

front mudguard missing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,222 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 25,222 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,472 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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R88 NCC is a 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Orange with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 14,158 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 R88 NCC, 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 26 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R88 NCC is a 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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