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R521 MGO

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

59,758 mi
Last recorded59,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 MGO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 59,758 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 59,754 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working sidcar lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025
Fail 16 May 2025

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,991 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 52,991 miles

Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,732 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 47,877 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 45,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,705 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 139,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,611 miles

Front tyre wearing out of profile.

Rear tyre wearing low in centre tread area.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,807 miles

sidecar not braked

Fail 28 Mar 2012 33,005 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 33,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,701 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,205 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,243 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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R521 MGO is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R521 MGO, 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 R521 MGO registered?

R521 MGO is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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