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R456 KAW

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,275 mi
Last recorded43,275 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 KAW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 43,275 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 43,275 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,238 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 8,361 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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R456 KAW is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R456 KAW, 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 R456 KAW registered?

R456 KAW is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R456 KAW safe to buy?

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