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R990 GSC

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,612 mi
Last recorded17,612 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 GSC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 17,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 15,614 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 13,751 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 12,383 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 9,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 7,469 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 5,048 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 4,518 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 3,193 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 3,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 3,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 3,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 3,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 3,193 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 3,193 miles

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

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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R990 GSC is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R990 GSC, 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 R990 GSC registered?

R990 GSC is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R990 GSC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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