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N515 PYF

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,588 mi
Last recorded12,588 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 PYF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 12,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 11,076 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 10,043 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 10,043 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 9,046 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 8,329 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 7,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 6,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 5,642 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 2,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 2,799 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 2,782 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 2,782 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 2,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,712 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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N515 PYF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N515 PYF, 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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N515 PYF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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