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P452 MSX

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,115 mi
Last recorded19,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 MSX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 18,792 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 18,635 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 16,560 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 15,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 11,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 7,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 5,027 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 4,090 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 2,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 2,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 1,928 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 1,923 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 1,904 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 1,886 miles

Small number plate fitted.

Pass 29 May 2006 1,820 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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P452 MSX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,776 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 P452 MSX, 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 29 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 P452 MSX registered?

P452 MSX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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