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P459 RSF

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,233 mi
Last recorded7,233 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP459 RSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 7,233 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside front inner direction indicator inoperative.

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,233 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside front inner direction indicator inoperative.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 7,191 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,726 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 6,726 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

gear change lever stiff

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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P459 RSF is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P459 RSF, 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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P459 RSF is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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