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P801 MYA

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,346 mi
Last recorded23,346 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 MYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 23,346 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 23,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 23,302 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 23,302 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 23,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 22,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 22,396 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 22,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,385 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,085 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,735 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,180 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 20,625 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,525 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 16,849 miles

tool roll clonks on front mudguard under braking/bumps

Pass 10 Jun 2006 13,412 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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P801 MYA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P801 MYA, 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 P801 MYA registered?

P801 MYA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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