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F703 HBM

1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

4,367 mi
Last recorded4,367 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF703 HBM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 4,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 4,084 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throttle housing/front brake control twisted on bar.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 4,084 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throttle housing/front brake control twisted on bar.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 4,032 miles

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

front tyre perished & has small run out

Pass 9 Jun 2011 3,303 miles

Bike presented for test with front & rear lights masked - in accordance with day time MOT requirements, Passed test - implications explained to customer.

Bike presented for test without front or rear indicators fitted - not required, as tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 3,296 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 1,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 733 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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F703 HBM is a 1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 15,471 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 F703 HBM, 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 38 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F703 HBM is a 1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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