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V565 FUY

1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,900 mi
Last recorded22,900 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S15,173 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 FUY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 22,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 21,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 20,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 19,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 17,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 16,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 16,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 15,173 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 15,173 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 14,038 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,565 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 11,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 10,998 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 10,998 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2010 8,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,900 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 6,426 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 3,776 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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V565 FUY is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V565 FUY, 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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V565 FUY is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 27 November 1999.

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