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S573 RHJ

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,371 mi
Last recorded16,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS573 RHJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 16,371 miles

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 16 Jun 2025 15,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 12,978 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 11,517 miles

oil leak under bike - possible standing oil from a previous oil leak repair -

Pass 12 Aug 2019 10,889 miles

front tyre under inflated

some waiver apparent front brake

Pass 28 Jul 2018 10,774 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 9,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 8,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 7,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,081 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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S573 RHJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Blue 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 S573 RHJ, 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 S573 RHJ registered?

S573 RHJ is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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