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F686 AEG

1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,010 mi
Last recorded8,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XLH120019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 AEG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 8,010 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 8,010 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 7,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 4,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 4,747 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 4,747 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 4,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 4,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 3,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

headlamp converter fitted

rear tyre close to indicator wires

Pass 9 Sep 2014 2,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 2,107 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 May 2013 2,107 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 1,578 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 1,578 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 687 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,026 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,259 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 17,259 miles

Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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F686 AEG is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 19,218 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 F686 AEG, 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 37 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F686 AEG is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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