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X985 NKL

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,912 mi
Last recorded17,912 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 NKL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 17,912 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 39 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 17,709 miles

Front Neutral Light not illuminating

Pass 12 Sep 2015 16,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 14,436 miles

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

front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2013 12,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 12,303 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012

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

No Taco fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009
Pass 9 Sep 2008 3,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise rear foot and handbrake performances just meet required limits

trike in excellent condition

Fail 9 Sep 2008 3,294 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

advise rear foot and handbrake performances just meet required limits

trike in excellent condition

Pass 30 May 2007
Pass 6 Feb 2007 1,174 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 1,174 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,468 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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X985 NKL is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 12,723 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 X985 NKL, 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 25 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X985 NKL registered?

X985 NKL is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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