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S11 KNP

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,603 mi
Last recorded12,603 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 KNP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 12,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 12,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 12,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 12,426 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 12,374 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 12,364 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,330 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 12,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 12,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 11,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 11,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 11,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 11,847 miles

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 11,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 11,484 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 11,453 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,278 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 11,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 9,299 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 9,233 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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S11 KNP is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S11 KNP, 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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S11 KNP is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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