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R929 JCU

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

1,199 mi
Last recorded1,199 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 JCU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 1,199 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 1,161 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 935 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 109 miles

Chain guard missing ()

no lights fittede at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 9,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 8,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 8,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 8,485 miles

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

beam benders on headlamp

Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 7,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 5,974 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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R929 JCU is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R929 JCU, 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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R929 JCU is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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