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S994 LBW

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,840 mi
Last recorded8,840 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 LBW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 8,840 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,599 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 7,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,614 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,028 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,125 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 4,345 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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S994 LBW is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S994 LBW, 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 S994 LBW registered?

S994 LBW is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S994 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S994 LBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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