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X559 VRL

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX559 VRL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021
Pass 3 Mar 2021
Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,373 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 26,395 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 26,358 miles

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)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Sidecar direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,948 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front tyre badly perishing

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 23,941 miles

Direction indicator missing all missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect too small (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front tyre badly perishing

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,355 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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X559 VRL is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 14,339 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 X559 VRL, 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 25 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X559 VRL registered?

X559 VRL is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X559 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X559 VRL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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