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R124 WAW

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,967 mi
Last recorded16,967 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 WAW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 16,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 16,752 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 16,752 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 16,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,345 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 15,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,101 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,157 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 13,959 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 13,934 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 12,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 12,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 12,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2011 12,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 May 2011 12,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 11,939 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,353 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 10,458 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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R124 WAW is a 1998 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 78.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,391 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 R124 WAW, 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 28 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 R124 WAW registered?

R124 WAW is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R124 WAW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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