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P544 OJA

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

9,452 mi
Last recorded9,452 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 OJA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 9,452 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front incorrect bolts holding disk leading to floating motion

Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 9,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,228 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 9,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 8,857 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 8,554 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,554 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,975 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2013 7,966 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 7,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 6,753 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 4,418 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 1,201 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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P544 OJA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P544 OJA, 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 P544 OJA registered?

P544 OJA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P544 OJA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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