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R853 LKN

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,847 mi
Last recorded25,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 LKN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,847 miles

Slightly noisy exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,734 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,354 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,152 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Suspect rear tyre material starting to sepatate

Fail 2 Jun 2011 23,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,789 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,809 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 22,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 21,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 19,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,890 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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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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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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