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Y83 DGK

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,519 mi
Last recorded68,519 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 DGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 68,519 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake fluid reservoir slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Slight oil leaks from the following- Gear shifter to primary; oil line from oil tank; rear cylinder rocker cover and air filter backing plate hose.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,370 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,478 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 61,227 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,714 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,060 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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Y83 DGK is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y83 DGK, 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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Y83 DGK is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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