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S285 JPX

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 JPX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026
Pass 29 Apr 2025
Pass 10 May 2024
Pass 12 May 2023
Pass 1 Jul 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018

Exhaust noisy

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2014 12,613 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,708 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2012 10,595 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 10,497 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 10,497 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 10,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 10,137 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 9,262 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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S285 JPX is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S285 JPX, 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 S285 JPX registered?

S285 JPX is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S285 JPX safe to buy?

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