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R354 YOR

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,098 mi
Last recorded35,098 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 YOR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 35,098 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,407 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,224 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 31,065 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,834 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 28,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 2,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,291 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,004 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,708 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,994 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,954 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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R354 YOR is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R354 YOR, 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 R354 YOR registered?

R354 YOR is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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