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N353 FFS

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,630 mi
Last recorded6,630 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 FFS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 6,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 6,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 6,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 6,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 6,469 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 6,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 6,370 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 6,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 6,265 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 6,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 6,129 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 6,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 5,978 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 5,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 5,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 4,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 4,058 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 3,712 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,483 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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N353 FFS is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 10,663 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N353 FFS, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N353 FFS registered?

N353 FFS is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N353 FFS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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