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P297 PYD

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,505 mi
Last recorded2,505 miles
Recorded on4 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL120010,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 PYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2025 2,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 1,512 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 1,426 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 1,426 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 978 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 204 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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P297 PYD is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 10,122 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 XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P297 PYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P297 PYD registered?

P297 PYD is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P297 PYD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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