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R315 XRT

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,493 mi
Last recorded27,493 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 XRT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 27,493 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 26,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 25,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 23,533 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 21,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 20,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 17,627 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 17,596 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 15,550 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 15,550 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 14,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 10,701 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2012 10,654 miles

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 24 Feb 2011 9,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 7,442 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 7,185 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,185 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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R315 XRT is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R315 XRT, 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 R315 XRT registered?

R315 XRT is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 13 September 1997.

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