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R947 YNO

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,249 mi
Last recorded96,249 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 YNO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,249 miles

Central Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,237 miles

Central Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,531 miles

Central Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 91,531 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Central Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,411 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,857 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 84,857 miles

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

Rear Brake lever excessively corroded rear pedal lever insucuere (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 79,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 79,987 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 75,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 75,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 71,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,148 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 65,038 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,776 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 58,776 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,080 miles

Front brake line banjo swages are corroding

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Righthand footrest hanger slight movement

Pass 17 Aug 2013 48,044 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 42,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear 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)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,702 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 37,702 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 32,995 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 32,994 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,046 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,046 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 24,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,120 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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R947 YNO is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R947 YNO, 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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R947 YNO is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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