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S840 TYA

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,010 mi
Last recorded12,010 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 TYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 12,010 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 11,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 11,592 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 11,592 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 11,261 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 11,074 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 10,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 10,619 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,202 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 8,855 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 8,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 7,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 7,357 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 7,184 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 7,184 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 22 May 2009 7,177 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,162 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 7,095 miles

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

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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S840 TYA is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S840 TYA, 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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What year was S840 TYA registered?

S840 TYA is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S840 TYA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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