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R227 UYD

1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

7,973 mi
Last recorded7,973 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport10,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 UYD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 1200 C Custom Sport
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 7,973 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 7,512 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 7,092 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 6,894 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 6,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 5,643 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 5,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 4,633 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,481 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 4,176 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2014 3,925 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 2,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 2,200 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 1,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 1,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 867 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport?

Based on 16,429 MOT tests across 1,340 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
482
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,340
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 50
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 47
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
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R227 UYD is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 10,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R227 UYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R227 UYD registered?

R227 UYD is a 1998 Harley-davidson XL 1200 C Custom Sport, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R227 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 UYD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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