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R317 UYA

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,336 mi
Last recorded6,336 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 UYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2008 6,336 miles

front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2007 6,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 6,209 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 5,546 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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R317 UYA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R317 UYA, 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 R317 UYA registered?

R317 UYA is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R317 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 UYA shows 4 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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