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Y176 UGC

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,397 mi
Last recorded32,397 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 UGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 32,397 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 26,339 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 26,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 26,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2024 20,598 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 20,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 19,267 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 18,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 17,913 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 17,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 16,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 16,219 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015
Fail 6 Jun 2015

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,112 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,546 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,551 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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Y176 UGC is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y176 UGC, 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 Y176 UGC registered?

Y176 UGC is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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