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R976 YKJ

1997 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,793 mi
Last recorded8,793 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
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

RegistrationR976 YKJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 8,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 8,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 8,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 8,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 8,204 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 8,204 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 8,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 8,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 7,944 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 7,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 7,073 miles

Offside Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 7,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 6,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 6,795 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 6,795 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,785 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 6,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,623 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 6,240 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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R976 YKJ is a 1997 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R976 YKJ, 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 R976 YKJ registered?

R976 YKJ is a 1997 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R976 YKJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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