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R74 ENE

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

6,910 mi
Last recorded6,910 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 ENE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 6,910 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 6,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 6,208 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 5,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 5,742 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 5,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 4,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 4,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 4,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 3,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 3,483 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 3,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 2,927 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 2,456 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 1,783 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 1,766 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 1,766 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R74 ENE is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R74 ENE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R74 ENE registered?

R74 ENE is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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