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1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport
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ExpiredMileage
25,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Slightly noisy exhaust
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Suspect rear tyre material starting to sepatate
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?
Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.
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R853 LKN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,762 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 XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R853 LKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R853 LKN registered?
R853 LKN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 10 January 1998.
Is R853 LKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R853 LKN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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