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Y697 HPK

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

5,581 mi
Last recorded5,581 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 HPK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 5,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 5,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 5,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 5,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 5,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 5,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 5,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 5,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 5,491 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 5,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 5,479 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 5,431 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 5,431 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake slightly spongy.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,248 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 5,163 miles

Nearside Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 5,153 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 5,054 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,674 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 3,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,282 miles

rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2005 2,950 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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Y697 HPK is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 Y697 HPK, 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 Y697 HPK registered?

Y697 HPK is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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