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Y942 DNN

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,521 mi
Last recorded1,521 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY942 DNN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 1,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 1,317 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn button located under riders leg difficult to reach

Fail 16 Dec 2024 1,317 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn button located under riders leg difficult to reach

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached Risers loose to top yoke mounting (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 680 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 680 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chain guard missing

Pass 13 Mar 2020 626 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2018 577 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 25 May 2018 577 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 4 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,318 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,298 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 26,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 26,644 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 25,118 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,321 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,294 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,505 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 22,490 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,881 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,881 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,239 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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Y942 DNN is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y942 DNN, 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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Y942 DNN is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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