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R894 HGK

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,073 mi
Last recorded32,073 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 HGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 32,073 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 31,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 31,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 31,283 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,897 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 30,680 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,327 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,774 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake Travel low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,849 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,066 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,931 miles

slight judder on rear brake

Fail 13 Apr 2012 16,931 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight judder on rear brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 15,877 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 15,824 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,043 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 15,043 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,491 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 14,338 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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R894 HGK is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R894 HGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R894 HGK registered?

R894 HGK is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R894 HGK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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