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R665 NKX

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,683 mi
Last recorded23,683 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 NKX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 23,683 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024
Pass 4 Sep 2021 23,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 21,493 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,807 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,650 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 12,642 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 10,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,746 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 8,427 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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R665 NKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 15,776 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 R665 NKX, 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 29 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 R665 NKX registered?

R665 NKX is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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