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R396 YOR

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,774 mi
Last recorded29,774 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 YOR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 29,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 29,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 28,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 27,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 25,326 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 23,441 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 15,372 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 12,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,219 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 11,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,170 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,226 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 4,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,383 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 4,360 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 4,352 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 4,331 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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R396 YOR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,391 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 R396 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 28 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 R396 YOR registered?

R396 YOR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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