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P818 OSF

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 OSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025
Pass 17 Jul 2024

No direction indicators fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2022

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 2,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 2,082 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 1,141 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 29 Aug 2017 1,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 534 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 29 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 17,889 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 17,876 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 17,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,876 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 14,498 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 14,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 10,885 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,518 miles

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

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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P818 OSF 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 90.5%.

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 P818 OSF, 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 P818 OSF registered?

P818 OSF is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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