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F581 UPC

1989 Harley Davidson XL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,570 mi
Last recorded30,570 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL120021,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF581 UPC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 30,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,566 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 30,566 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings are excessively rough Notchy (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,937 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 29,529 miles

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,529 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,904 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 27,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 27,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,760 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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F581 UPC is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 21,472 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 XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F581 UPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F581 UPC registered?

F581 UPC is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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