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Q891NUR

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,359 mi
Last recorded24,359 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C10,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ891NUR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 24,359 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 24,252 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 23,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 23,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 22,746 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 22,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 21,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,353 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 20,680 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,200 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 18,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 16,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 16,562 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2010 5 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,442 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,377 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,607 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 10,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Q891NUR is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Q891NUR, 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 Q891NUR registered?

Q891NUR is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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