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Y481 WJE

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY481 WJE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2024
Pass 7 Jul 2023 29,769 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 29,427 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 28,722 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,142 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,638 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 22,555 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,669 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,071 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2012 14,555 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,449 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 7,899 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 4,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 3,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 3,244 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 14,658 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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Y481 WJE is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black 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 Y481 WJE, 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 Y481 WJE registered?

Y481 WJE is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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