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F15 OFY

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178 mi
Last recorded178 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 OFY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 12 miles

CUSTOM BUILT/ TESTED AS PRESENTED NO INDICTORS FITTED

Chain guard missing ()

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 12 miles

CUSTOM BUILT/ TESTED AS PRESENTED NO INDICTORS FITTED

Chain guard missing ()

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 11,292 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,830 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 10,671 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2015 4,510 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 4,510 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 3,817 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 2,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 2,588 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 2,564 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 2,025 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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F15 OFY is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,391 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F15 OFY, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F15 OFY is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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