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R413 EPV

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,392 mi
Last recorded33,392 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 EPV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 33,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 30,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 30,199 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 30,187 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling too far right. Adjust rear wheel left side forward (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 28,588 miles

rear tyre cracking / perishing in side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 25,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

nearside rear indicator braket slightly loose

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,848 miles

nearside rear indicator braket slightly loose

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,918 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 18,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,804 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 14,077 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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R413 EPV is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R413 EPV, 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 R413 EPV registered?

R413 EPV is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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