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S311 VBJ

1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,360 mi
Last recorded50,360 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S15,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 VBJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 50,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 47,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,032 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,004 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,720 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 42,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,478 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 39,200 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 May 2015 39,200 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 May 2014 37,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 36,693 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 20 May 2013 36,693 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 23 May 2012 35,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 34,740 miles

rear tyre slighty perished between tread and near legal limit

Pass 9 May 2009 34,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 32,392 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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S311 VBJ is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 15,173 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 S311 VBJ, 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 27 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S311 VBJ is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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