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S482 LGC

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,409 mi
Last recorded50,409 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 LGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 50,409 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 50,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 49,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 47,433 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 45,719 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 45,719 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021
Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 27,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 27,407 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,043 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 21,042 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Feb 2010 17,936 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,729 miles

Front metal brake pipes are corroded. sreering head races are slightly notchey. Right rear shock absorber has slight leak. rear tyre is worn low and has nail in tread.

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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S482 LGC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S482 LGC, 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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S482 LGC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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