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Y853 HOD

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,329 mi
Last recorded22,329 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S12,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 HOD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 22,329 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 21,910 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 21,533 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 21,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 21,001 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 20,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 20,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 19,657 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,865 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 17,983 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,478 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 14,857 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,857 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,090 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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Y853 HOD is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 12,723 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y853 HOD, 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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Y853 HOD is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y853 HOD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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