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A20 VPP

2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,438 mi
Last recorded5,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport8,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VPP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 5,438 miles

side stand return device modified

Pass 8 Nov 2017 5,033 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 5,033 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016

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

only one of two headlights works

Fail 11 Nov 2016

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

only one of two headlights works

Pass 24 Oct 2014 10,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 9,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 1,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 1,009 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 1,002 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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A20 VPP is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 8,822 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 A20 VPP, 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 18 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A20 VPP is a 2008 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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