Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,200 cc

L5 OHDMOT history

L5 OHD is a black petrol Harley Davidson XL1200S first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 22,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
22,906 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley Davidson
Model
XL1200S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OHD was last recorded at 22,906 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,464 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,906 miles
  • 2024 – 22,464 miles
  • 2022 – 22,044 miles
  • 2021 – 19,993 miles
  • 2020 – 19,853 miles
  • 2018 – 18,716 miles
  • 2017 – 16,632 miles
  • 2016 – 15,949 miles
  • 2015 – 14,160 miles
  • 2014 – 13,514 miles
  • 2013 – 11,953 miles
  • 2012 – 11,839 miles
  • 2011 – 11,574 miles
  • 2010 – 11,274 miles
  • 2009 – 10,910 miles
  • 2008 – 10,569 miles
  • 2007 – 10,199 miles
  • 2006 – 9,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,906 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,906 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    22,906 miles
    Test number
    147851055073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,464 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    22,464 miles
    Test number
    342381881226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,044 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    22,044 miles
    Test number
    771877884786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail22,000 miles (+2,007)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,000 miles
    Test number
    125956218580
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  5. Pass19,993 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    19,993 miles
    Test number
    871482207735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,853 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,853 miles
    Test number
    817348032086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,716 miles
    Test number
    259310471239
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  8. Fail18,716 miles (+2,084)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,716 miles
    Test number
    522897192375
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Adjusted . (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate incorrect Correct Registration plate fitted at test station at time of test. (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  9. Pass16,632 miles (+683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,632 miles
    Test number
    526639981957
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)

  10. Pass15,949 miles (+1,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,949 miles
    Test number
    489680166769
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  11. Pass14,160 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,160 miles
    Test number
    628675825111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    13,514 miles
    Test number
    768888824135
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Fail13,514 miles (+1,561)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,514 miles
    Test number
    735121824142
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  14. Pass11,953 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    11,953 miles
    Test number
    955726903123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,839 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,839 miles
    Test number
    238275312476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,574 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,574 miles
    Test number
    265810911184
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  17. Pass11,574 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,574 miles
    Test number
    938960311187
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  18. Pass11,274 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    11,274 miles
    Test number
    544082910168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,910 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,910 miles
    Test number
    593508419189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,909 miles (+340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,909 miles
    Test number
    650347119158
    • FailureRegistration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

  21. Pass10,569 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,569 miles
    Test number
    134386118180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,199 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,199 miles
    Test number
    320016517153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,883 miles
    Test number
    842427616112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 OHD

Does L5 OHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OHD is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 OHD?
The MOT on L5 OHD is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OHD done?
L5 OHD was recorded at 22,906 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 653 miles a year.
Has L5 OHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OHD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 OHD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 OHD find?
L5 OHD passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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