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P448 CCT

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

346 mi
Last recorded346 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL120010,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 CCT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 346 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 346 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 341 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 340 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 336 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 336 miles

Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,004 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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P448 CCT is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,122 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 XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P448 CCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P448 CCT is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P448 CCT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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