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R671 NKX

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,320 mi
Last recorded27,320 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 NKX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 27,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 24,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 22,129 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front tyre slightly perished between tread

Pass 17 Oct 2022 20,041 miles

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

Central Front Tyre has cracking between tread but no cords are exposed

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 19,602 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 19,589 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 18,975 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,719 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,196 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 18,137 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,898 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,527 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,850 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 13,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 13,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 9,953 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 9,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,117 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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R671 NKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,776 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 R671 NKX, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R671 NKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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