Harley Davidson Xl1200S

Motorcycle

Overall MOT pass rate

88.5%↑ +10.2% vs UK average

From 270 MOT tests. Above average for its class.

0.087 failures per 10,000 miles when adjusted for the 13,289-mile median distance driven.

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Common MOT failure categories

stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning1.5%

number plate does not conform to the specified requirements1.5%

a lamp missing or inoperative0.7%

reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear0.7%

lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements0.4%

audible warning not working0.4%

What goes wrong?

The most common MOT failure reasons are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements and a lamp missing or inoperative. The top issue, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 4 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.

stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	4
number plate does not conform to the specified requirements	4
a lamp missing or inoperative	2
reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear	2
lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements	1
audible warning not working	1

Typical mileage

Half of all Xl1200Ss tested had between 5,457 and 22,464 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.

5,457

22,464

median: 13,289 miles

At 13,289 median miles, the Xl1200S has 0.087 failures per 10,000 miles driven.

Other Harley Davidson models

Harley Davidson Xl	89.3%	3,379 tests
Harley Davidson Unclassified	88.2%	2,593 tests
Harley Davidson Flstf	91.9%	1,819 tests
Harley Davidson Flstc	91.4%	1,469 tests
Harley Davidson Fxsb	92.6%	1,001 tests

Common questions

What is the Harley Davidson Xl1200S MOT pass rate?

The Harley Davidson Xl1200S has a 88.5% MOT pass rate based on 270 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.

What are common MOT failures on a Harley Davidson Xl1200S?

The most common MOT failure on the Harley Davidson Xl1200S is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include number plate does not conform to the specified requirements.

What is the typical mileage of a Harley Davidson Xl1200S at MOT?

The median mileage at MOT for a Harley Davidson Xl1200S is 13,289 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 5,457 and 22,464 miles.

MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.