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F297 YAH

1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson XLH120014,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 YAH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 1 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018
Fail 3 Nov 2018

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 3,369 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 3,224 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 2,985 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 2,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 2,426 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 2,411 miles

Front Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 2,014 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 2,014 miles

Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2010 1,618 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 1,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 1,027 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 1,017 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008
Pass 21 Mar 2007 220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 220 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,608 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XLH1200?

Based on 11,091 MOT tests across 1,080 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
373
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 92
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 63
reflector on motorcycle missing 63
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 39
wheel bearings have excessive free play 38
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F297 YAH is a 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 14,150 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 XLH1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F297 YAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XLH1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F297 YAH is a 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 10 August 1988.

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