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W138 YGN

2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

16,261 mi
Last recorded16,261 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 YGN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 16,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 15,560 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 14,948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 13,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 13,242 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 13,015 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 12,710 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 12,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 11,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 10,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 44,210 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 43,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,099 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 39,005 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,321 miles

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,065 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,871 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Oct 2006 26,366 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,366 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 25,148 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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W138 YGN is a 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 14,158 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 W138 YGN, 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 26 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W138 YGN is a 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 29 August 2000.

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