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R408 YOR

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,751 mi
Last recorded22,751 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 YOR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 22,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 20,017 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 17,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2022 17,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 15,793 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 May 2020 15,151 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 15,100 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 15,100 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,335 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,029 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 13,029 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate incorrect Too small. incorrect font. (6.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick No friction material present (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,652 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 12,652 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 7,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 7,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 7,304 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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R408 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,762 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 XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R408 YOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R408 YOR is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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