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S471 RKJ

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,143 mi
Last recorded21,143 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 RKJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 21,143 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 20,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 20,006 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 19,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 19,064 miles

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

Solo seat fitted at time of test. pillion footrests disabled

Pass 30 May 2020 18,523 miles

Solo seat fitted at time of test, pillion footrests inoperative

Pass 29 May 2019 18,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Solo seat fitted at time of test, footrests unoperable

Pass 31 Mar 2017 16,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 15,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,911 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 13,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 12,466 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 10,499 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,387 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,763 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,600 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XLH1200?

Based on 11,091 MOT tests across 1,080 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 92
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 39
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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S471 RKJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,542 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XLH1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S471 RKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XLH1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S471 RKJ registered?

S471 RKJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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