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Y542 TGT

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,723 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 TGT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022

Chain guard missing ()

Front mudguard not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2020

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2018

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

no belt guard fitted

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2018

Nearside Direction indicator not working Not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Belt guard not fitted

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

no front mudguard or belt guards fitted

Fail 28 May 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

no front mudguard or belt guards fitted

Fail 26 May 2017

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2014
Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,085 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,995 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,669 miles

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

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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Y542 TGT is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y542 TGT, 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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Y542 TGT is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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