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W1 RWF

2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

17,376 mi
Last recorded17,376 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 RWF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,376 miles

Exhaust noisy NOISY EXHAUST (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 17,376 miles

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy NOISY EXHAUST (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 15,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 15,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 15,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,339 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 15,339 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 13,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 12,146 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,017 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2014 9,992 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 7,739 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 7,739 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 5,773 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 5,755 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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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W1 RWF is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 10,958 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 W1 RWF, 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 18 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W1 RWF is a 2008 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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