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S9 XLC

1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Brown Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

28,767 mi
Last recorded28,767 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 XLC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 28,767 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 28,447 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 26,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 25,288 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 25,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn unevenly (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Indicator bulb orange coating faded

Nearside Rear Indicator bulb orange coating faded

Offside Front Indicator bulb orange coating faded

Offside Rear Indicator bulb orange coating faded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 23,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 21,868 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,553 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,970 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,805 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,790 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre perrishing slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,122 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 19,122 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,122 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 18,122 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,072 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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S9 XLC is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Brown with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S9 XLC, 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 S9 XLC registered?

S9 XLC is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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