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J20 OHD

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,918 mi
Last recorded11,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 OHD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 11,918 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 11,914 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2024 11,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 10,585 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 10,556 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 10,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 10,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 10,199 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,103 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 9,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 9,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 8,902 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 8,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 7,370 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 5,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 4,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 2,908 miles

rear number plate cable tied on

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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J20 OHD is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 J20 OHD, 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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J20 OHD is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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