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R948 YNO

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

34,961 mi
Last recorded34,961 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 YNO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 34,961 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 34,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 34,882 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 34,862 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,794 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 34,560 miles

Rear Brake pad spring clip not correctly fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 34,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 34,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 33,598 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,493 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 32,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,393 miles

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

Front tyre side walls cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,761 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 27,805 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 27,805 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,095 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,469 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,797 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,964 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,806 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 19,580 miles

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

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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R948 YNO is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R948 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.

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R948 YNO is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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