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R129 MGC

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,157 mi
Last recorded3,157 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 MGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2014 3,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front tyre, sidewalls cracking/perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 2,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 2,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 1,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 1,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 1,463 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 1,452 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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R129 MGC is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R129 MGC, 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 R129 MGC registered?

R129 MGC is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R129 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 MGC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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