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W979 SYA

2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,349 mi
Last recorded21,349 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 SYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 21,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 21,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 21,201 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 20,641 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 20,640 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 20,640 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,629 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Front brake test shows fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 20,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 19,974 miles

modfied front forks choper style

Pass 21 May 2016 18,925 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 17,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 16,349 miles

extended front forks chopper

Pass 11 May 2013 14,033 miles

extended front forks chopper style

Pass 12 May 2012 12,321 miles

chopper style extended front forks

Pass 6 May 2011 9,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

forks extended

Pass 1 May 2010 8,968 miles

forks extended by 250mm

Pass 9 May 2009 7,796 miles

fork/legs/extended/200mm

Pass 9 May 2008 7,168 miles

front forks extended by 200mm

Pass 12 May 2007 3,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 2,646 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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W979 SYA is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 W979 SYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W979 SYA registered?

W979 SYA is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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