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R748 GNO

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 GNO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025
Pass 12 Sep 2024 26,644 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 26,297 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 26,297 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 25,837 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 22,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 17,208 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 16,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 15,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,606 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 12,504 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 10,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 10,655 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 10,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 10,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 10,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 10,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,770 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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R748 GNO is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R748 GNO, 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 R748 GNO registered?

R748 GNO is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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