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S88 DSF

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,810 mi
Last recorded19,810 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 DSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 19,810 miles

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 14,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,919 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 9,108 miles

front mudguard missing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front mudguard missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,966 miles

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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S88 DSF is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S88 DSF, 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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S88 DSF is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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