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M459 BGC

1994 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XL1200S24,896 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 BGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside no chain guard fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,953 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 24,906 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 24,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 24,144 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 May 2011 20,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 19,856 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 19,809 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,610 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,844 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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M459 BGC is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 24,896 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 M459 BGC, 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 32 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M459 BGC is a 1994 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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