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T785 SOU

1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,897 mi
Last recorded2,897 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT785 SOU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 2,897 miles

No front mudguard fitted

No indicators fitted, single seat with no passenger foot rest.

Pass 18 Jun 2024 5 miles

Front mudguard missing

No indicators fitted, single seat with no passenger foot rest.

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 20,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 18,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 18,095 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,663 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 16,043 miles

Baffles fitted at test

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 16,039 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 15,898 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear tyre on limit

Fail 14 May 2012 15,858 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 4,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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T785 SOU is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T785 SOU, 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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T785 SOU is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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