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E2 VLS

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

40,639 mi
Last recorded40,639 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 VLS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 40,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 40,639 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,593 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 40,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,431 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,711 miles

front tyre sidewall has some minor cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2016 39,144 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 38,419 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,627 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 35,458 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,598 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,943 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 32,427 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,582 miles

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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E2 VLS is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 E2 VLS, 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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What year was E2 VLS registered?

E2 VLS is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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