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1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
advise swinging arm
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
slight bind rear brake
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
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
slight bind rear brakes
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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