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X778 SCY

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,456 mi
Last recorded17,456 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 SCY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,456 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 17,421 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Front tyre slightly perished

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Left grip is able to turn, but not likely to become detached from the handlebar.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 16,778 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 14,766 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 14,766 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working light not flashing with revs increased (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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X778 SCY is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X778 SCY, 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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X778 SCY is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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