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R646 YWP

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,046 mi
Last recorded28,046 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 YWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 28,046 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 28,046 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,815 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 27,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 26,781 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 26,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Nov 2017 26,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.3(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 25,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 25,311 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,106 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,704 miles

nearside rear indicator insecure

Pass 30 May 2012 24,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 23,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 26 Aug 2009 22,100 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre pressure low

Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,821 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 20,799 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 3,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 1,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 14,691 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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R646 YWP is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R646 YWP, 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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R646 YWP is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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