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V281 MVW

1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,975 mi
Last recorded10,975 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S15,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 MVW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 10,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 10,848 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 10,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 10,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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V281 MVW is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V281 MVW, 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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What year was V281 MVW registered?

V281 MVW is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V281 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 MVW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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