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Y471 JOW

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,454 mi
Last recorded31,454 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY471 JOW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 31,454 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 29,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,862 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,027 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 26,753 miles

Front Surface cracks on front tyre

Rear slight play in rear swing arm

Fail 14 Apr 2018 26,724 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 23,389 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,924 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 22,102 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,102 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,430 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 18,421 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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Y471 JOW is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y471 JOW, 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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Y471 JOW is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 21 July 2001.

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