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W356 VGK

2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,840 mi
Last recorded18,840 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 VGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 18,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 17,346 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 16,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 14,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 10,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 8,118 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 8,118 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 7,693 miles

Rear silencers are pattern but emitting decibel sound of a original

Pass 17 Sep 2016 7,695 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 7,695 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 7,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 7,695 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 7,695 miles

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 7,575 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 7,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,114 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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W356 VGK is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 10,699 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 W356 VGK, 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 26 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 W356 VGK registered?

W356 VGK is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W356 VGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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