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R959 VSM

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,579 mi
Last recorded11,579 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 VSM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 11,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 10,311 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 9,038 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,494 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 55 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 4,933 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 2,889 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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R959 VSM is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,391 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 R959 VSM, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R959 VSM registered?

R959 VSM is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R959 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 VSM shows 7 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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