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F706 HBM

1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Cream Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson XLH120014,150 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 HBM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 2,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 2,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 1,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle modified to custom spec

Fail 9 Dec 2022

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle modified to custom spec

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 4,886 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 4,083 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 3,198 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 2,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 2,123 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 1,410 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 443 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 440 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,551 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 77,514 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,176 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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F706 HBM is a 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Cream with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F706 HBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F706 HBM registered?

F706 HBM is a 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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