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G142 ABM

1990 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,230 mi
Last recorded1,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 ABM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 1,230 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 1,230 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake caliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 1,046 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 1,046 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019
Pass 2 Jul 2014 32,929 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,117 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,682 miles

exhaust system not standard

Fail 9 May 2012 30,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhaust system not standard

Pass 10 May 2011 28,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Non standard number plate fitted.

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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G142 ABM is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G142 ABM, 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 36 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G142 ABM is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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