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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))
Central Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
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))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
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))
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
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)
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))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Front brake line banjo swages are corroding
Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Righthand footrest hanger slight movement
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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)
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)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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