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L77 HOG

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

13,423 mi
Last recorded13,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 HOG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 13,423 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 13,163 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 12,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 12,718 miles

Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 12,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 12,356 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 11,681 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 11,681 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,371 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 11,179 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,952 miles

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

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

number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 10 Aug 2013 10,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 9,834 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,480 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 9,057 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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L77 HOG is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue 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 L77 HOG, 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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L77 HOG is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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