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Y878 HHL

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

421 mi
Last recorded421 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 HHL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 16 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 17,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 17,157 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 17,083 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 16,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 16,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,744 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 12,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 8,815 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,658 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 7,294 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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Y878 HHL is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y878 HHL, 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 Y878 HHL registered?

Y878 HHL is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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