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Y979 UGP

2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

497 mi
Last recorded497 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C14,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 UGP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 497 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 2,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 2,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 1,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 1,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 1,492 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 1,235 miles

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Pass 4 Aug 2017 764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 299 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2015
Fail 8 Dec 2015

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2014
Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,426 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 23,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,674 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 21,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,641 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 20,641 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,585 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 18,581 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,064 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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Y979 UGP is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y979 UGP, 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 Y979 UGP registered?

Y979 UGP is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y979 UGP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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