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Y256 LAP

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

10,615 mi
Last recorded10,615 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY256 LAP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 10,615 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 10,602 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 10,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 10,350 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 9,941 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 9,875 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 9,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 9,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 9,751 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 9,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 9,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 9,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 9,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 9,300 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 9,007 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 8,664 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 8,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 7,443 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 6,627 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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Y256 LAP is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y256 LAP, 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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Y256 LAP is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y256 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y256 LAP shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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