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R640 BYA

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,483 mi
Last recorded21,483 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 BYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 21,483 miles

Front Tyre Perished

Pass 30 May 2024 21,157 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2023 20,747 miles

Front Tyre Perished

Pass 8 Mar 2022 20,586 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2019 20,297 miles

Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Aug 2019 20,297 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2018 19,318 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 18,529 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 18,529 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 18,035 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 17,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 16,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,392 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 13,635 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 10,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 7,841 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,833 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,782 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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R640 BYA is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 12,391 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 R640 BYA, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R640 BYA is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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