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S725 RKM

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,899 mi
Last recorded24,899 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 RKM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 24,899 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 24,880 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 24,416 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 24,341 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 23,545 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 23,466 miles

Front tyre has minor perishing on side wall

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 23,451 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 693 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 21,431 miles

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

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 21,414 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,757 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 18,753 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 17,248 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 16,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rubber gators fitted to front shock absorbers

Fail 16 Dec 2014 16,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rubber gators fitted to front shock absorbers

Pass 23 Dec 2013 14,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,575 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 8,927 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 7,409 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 5,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 2,020 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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S725 RKM is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S725 RKM, 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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S725 RKM is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 7 November 1998.

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