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R544 TYC

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,254 mi
Last recorded43,254 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 TYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,254 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 42,290 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 42,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 38,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,018 miles

advise swinging arm

Pass 15 Aug 2019 33,772 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,918 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 21,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 May 2013 20,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 May 2013 20,645 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 12,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight bind rear brake

Fail 14 Jul 2009 11,301 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

slight bind rear brake

Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,426 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 26 Jun 2007 6,122 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 6,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,344 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 5,344 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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R544 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R544 TYC, 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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What year was R544 TYC registered?

R544 TYC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R544 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 TYC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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