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S338 BSC

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

4,870 mi
Last recorded4,870 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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

RegistrationS338 BSC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 4,870 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 4,759 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 16 Aug 2023 4,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 4,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 4,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,239 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 4,150 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 4,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Slight perishing on front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 May 2016 3,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 3,872 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 3,778 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,630 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 3,591 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 3,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 3,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 3,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 3,186 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 3,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 3,042 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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S338 BSC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S338 BSC, 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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S338 BSC is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S338 BSC safe to buy?

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