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R938 YNO

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,592 mi
Last recorded82,592 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 YNO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 82,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 74,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 65,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,610 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,610 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 28,841 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 28,178 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,594 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,635 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,222 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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R938 YNO is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R938 YNO, 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 R938 YNO registered?

R938 YNO is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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