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N897 SJF

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,958 mi
Last recorded6,958 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 SJF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2009 6,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 6,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,279 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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N897 SJF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N897 SJF, 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 N897 SJF registered?

N897 SJF is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N897 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N897 SJF shows 3 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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