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S170 RGV

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,914 mi
Last recorded11,914 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 RGV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 11,914 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 11,024 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 10,211 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 9,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 9,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 8,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 8,151 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 7,887 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 7,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 6,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 6,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 6,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,370 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 4,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 4,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,043 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 3,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,450 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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S170 RGV is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S170 RGV, 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 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S170 RGV registered?

S170 RGV is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S170 RGV safe to buy?

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