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S299 JGN

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,305 mi
Last recorded2,305 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS299 JGN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 2,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 2,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 2,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 1,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 1,938 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 1,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 1,897 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 1,754 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 1,754 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 1,721 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 932 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 880 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 880 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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S299 JGN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S299 JGN, 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.

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S299 JGN is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S299 JGN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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