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678 GWD

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,203 mi
Last recorded26,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration678 GWD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 26,203 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 25,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 25,334 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 24,758 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 24,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 24,062 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 23,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,074 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,106 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 21,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,834 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,068 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,664 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 1,828 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,996 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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678 GWD is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 678 GWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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678 GWD is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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