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S397 SUY

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,589 mi
Last recorded1,589 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
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

RegistrationS397 SUY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 May 2017 1,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 1,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 May 2015 963 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 765 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011
Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,151 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,963 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 4,723 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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S397 SUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S397 SUY, 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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What year was S397 SUY registered?

S397 SUY is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S397 SUY safe to buy?

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