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R977 NAB

1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

7,850 mi
Last recorded7,850 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 NAB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 7,850 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 5,447 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 5,072 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2008 5,054 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 4,800 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2006

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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R977 NAB is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R977 NAB, 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 R977 NAB registered?

R977 NAB is a 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R977 NAB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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