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Y296 OPV

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,704 mi
Last recorded20,704 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 OPV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2025 20,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 20,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 19,432 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 18,211 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 17,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 15,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 15,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 12,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 10,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 9,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 9,650 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 9,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,329 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,149 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 7,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,885 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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Y296 OPV is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y296 OPV, 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 Y296 OPV registered?

Y296 OPV is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 30 June 2001.

Is Y296 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y296 OPV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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