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V881 DRT

1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,094 mi
Last recorded1,094 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S15,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 DRT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 May 2025 1,094 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024
Pass 17 Aug 2022
Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,834 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,667 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 35,633 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,378 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 34,578 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,414 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,441 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 25,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,988 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,581 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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V881 DRT is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V881 DRT, 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 V881 DRT registered?

V881 DRT is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V881 DRT safe to buy?

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