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N915 KWY

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,247 mi
Last recorded16,247 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN915 KWY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 16,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre underinflated

Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 16,234 miles

Front Fuel hose damaged but not to excess (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 16,227 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 16,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front forks corroded.

Offside Rear Indicator loose.

Pass 11 Jul 2020 16,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 16,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 16,092 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 16,092 miles

Registration plate incorrect Too small. (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 16,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 15,911 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 15,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 15,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,482 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 15,482 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,365 miles

offside rear indicator loose but not adrift

Fail 24 Feb 2009 15,365 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

offside rear indicator loose but not adrift

Pass 1 Mar 2008 15,169 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 15,169 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,862 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N915 KWY is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N915 KWY, 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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N915 KWY is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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