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X474 VHJ

2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

20,785 mi
Last recorded20,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 VHJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 20,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 20,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 20,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 19,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 19,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 19,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Slight cracking in sidewalls of front tyre.

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2019 18,275 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,984 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 15,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 15,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 15,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,924 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 11,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 9,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 7,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 7,257 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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X474 VHJ is a 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X474 VHJ, 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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What year was X474 VHJ registered?

X474 VHJ is a 2000 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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