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P964 XGC

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,541 mi
Last recorded16,541 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S13,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 XGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200S
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 16,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 16,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 15,489 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 15,475 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 14,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 13,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 24 Jul 2015 13,354 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 13,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 May 2014 13,254 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 12,872 miles

Offside Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear light assembly loose but not insecure.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 12,872 miles

Offside Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear light assembly loose but not insecure.

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,621 miles

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

custome exhaust system fitted bur baffled at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2010 12,406 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,172 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 10,172 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,016 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 8,184 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 6,366 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 6,366 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200S?

Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 340 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
485
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 23
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 16
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 12
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P964 XGC is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 13,354 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 XL1200S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P964 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200S typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P964 XGC is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200S, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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