MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?
Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P453 PHK is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 P453 PHK, 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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P453 PHK is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 8 May 1997.
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