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R706 JAR

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,541 mi
Last recorded12,541 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 JAR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 12,541 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 12,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 12,327 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 12,121 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 12,042 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 11,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 11,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,823 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 11,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 10,950 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,886 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 9,745 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,696 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 8,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,539 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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R706 JAR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R706 JAR, 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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What year was R706 JAR registered?

R706 JAR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R706 JAR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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