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P509 NWP

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 NWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026
Pass 14 Jun 2025 495 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 495 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 473 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 467 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 467 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 342 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 81 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 73,137 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 73,137 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drive belt excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018
Fail 3 Feb 2018

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 7,888 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 7,862 miles

Clutch cable frayed

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 7,732 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 7,428 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 6,998 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 6,780 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 6,558 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 6,173 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

rear suspension bolts close to drive hub

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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P509 NWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P509 NWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P509 NWP registered?

P509 NWP is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is P509 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 NWP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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