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R897 HGK

1997 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,550 mi
Last recorded3,550 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport15,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 HGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2014 3,550 miles

Front tyre slightly craked

Pass 19 Mar 2011 3,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,545 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 2,359 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2005 3,412 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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R897 HGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 15,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R897 HGK, 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 29 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 R897 HGK registered?

R897 HGK is a 1997 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R897 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 HGK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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