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R785 TYB

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

15,840 mi
Last recorded15,840 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 TYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 15,840 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 15,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 14,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 14,629 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 14,484 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 13,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 13,611 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 12 May 2017 13,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 13,334 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

fuel hose perished from tap

Fail 26 Jun 2015 12,842 miles

Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 12,842 miles

Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 12,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,389 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 10,687 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,472 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 9,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 8,741 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,615 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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R785 TYB is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R785 TYB, 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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What year was R785 TYB registered?

R785 TYB is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R785 TYB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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