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M266 VCT

1995 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,798 mi
Last recorded25,798 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200C9,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 VCT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,798 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 25,795 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 25,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 24,809 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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M266 VCT is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 9,530 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 M266 VCT, 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 31 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 M266 VCT registered?

M266 VCT is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M266 VCT safe to buy?

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