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N495 FYD

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Blue Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S14,739 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 FYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022
Pass 2 Aug 2021
Pass 3 Aug 2020 5,819 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,296 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,030 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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N495 FYD is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 14,739 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 N495 FYD, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N495 FYD registered?

N495 FYD is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N495 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 FYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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