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R685 PRG

1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,350 mi
Last recorded27,350 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C12,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 PRG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 27,350 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023
Pass 27 Feb 2022

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020
Pass 8 Jun 2017
Pass 16 May 2016

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)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play swingarm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 May 2015

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)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 May 2014

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)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 May 2013

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)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 May 2013

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

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)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2011

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010
Fail 21 Mar 2009 22,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 22,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 29,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 29,930 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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R685 PRG is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R685 PRG, 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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R685 PRG is a 1998 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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