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V706 DYB

1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,578 mi
Last recorded10,578 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C11,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 DYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 10,578 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 10,578 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 10,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 10,499 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 10,499 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 10,486 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 10,240 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 10,240 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 10,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,109 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 10,109 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,997 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 9,963 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,595 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 9,435 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,036 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,799 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 7,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,086 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 7,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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V706 DYB is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V706 DYB, 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 V706 DYB registered?

V706 DYB is a 1999 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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