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P637 HND

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,399 mi
Last recorded18,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 HND
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 18,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2023 17,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 16,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 16,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,734 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 15,729 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 15,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,708 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 14,708 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 13,214 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 13,214 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 12,077 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 9,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 8,084 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 8,084 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,889 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 6,137 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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P637 HND is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P637 HND, 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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P637 HND is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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