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HY59 EXS

2009 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,750 mi
Last recorded20,750 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 EXS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 20,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 20,544 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 20,544 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 20,397 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 20,104 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 20,092 miles

Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 19,733 miles

Advise rear lights and stop lights are incorporated into the rear indicators

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 19,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

advise chain guard and sprocket cover has been removed

advise rerouting clutch cable as its hanging to low

Pass 1 Oct 2019 18,987 miles

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

advise rear number plate light dirty reducing light on number plate

Pass 1 Oct 2018 18,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

advise clutch cable needs rerouting so it doesnt hang down to low to the ground.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 17,482 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 10,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,825 miles

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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HY59 EXS is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 11,495 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 HY59 EXS, 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 17 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HY59 EXS registered?

HY59 EXS is a 2009 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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