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R349 EGN

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,663 mi
Last recorded13,663 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 EGN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 13,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 13,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 13,463 miles

Unable to confirm rear brake pads condition

Pass 12 Dec 2022 13,253 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 12,959 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 12,524 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 12,080 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2018 11,832 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 11,586 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 11,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 11,168 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 11,168 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,391 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 10,391 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,161 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,294 miles

front wheel rim has a slight buckle on both sides

Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 7,238 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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R349 EGN is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R349 EGN, 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 R349 EGN registered?

R349 EGN is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R349 EGN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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