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R543 MGO

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,491 mi
Last recorded31,491 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 MGO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 31,491 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 30,780 miles

Rear rear brake pads worn but serviceable

Pass 4 Jun 2024 30,086 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 30,086 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation failed (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 29,086 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,424 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,400 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,174 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 20,174 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 17,489 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 13,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,332 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 12,284 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 9,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 6,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 5,917 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 5,917 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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R543 MGO 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 85%.

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 R543 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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R543 MGO is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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