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P679 SDX

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,796 mi
Last recorded33,796 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 SDX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 33,796 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 33,796 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 32,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 30,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 29,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 29,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2016

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 25 Jun 2014

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013
Pass 8 Jan 2011 28,972 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 28,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,499 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 23,900 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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P679 SDX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P679 SDX, 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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P679 SDX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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