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S478 NSO

1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

1,803 mi
Last recorded1,803 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 NSO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 1,803 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

high beam warning light missing

rear frame modified

Pass 8 Apr 2023 1,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 1,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 703 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing

Fail 27 Apr 2018 703 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 1 miles

front mudguard missing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 14,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 14,315 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,955 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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S478 NSO is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 11,782 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 S478 NSO, 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 27 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 S478 NSO registered?

S478 NSO is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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