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P659 PSX

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,076 mi
Last recorded34,076 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 PSX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 34,076 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 34,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,869 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 33,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 32,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,880 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 31,249 miles

Offside Rear indicator loose

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 30,376 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 29,115 miles

Front Outer tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,260 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2013 266,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,491 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 24,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,618 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 22,511 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,391 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,819 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,075 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

exhaust noise close to or on limit

Pass 28 Jun 2005 17,107 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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P659 PSX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P659 PSX, 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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P659 PSX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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