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F715 HBM

1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,705 mi
Last recorded30,705 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson XLH120014,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF715 HBM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 30,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 35,594 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,546 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 35,546 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2011 34,984 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 25,315 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,863 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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F715 HBM is a 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F715 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.

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What year was F715 HBM registered?

F715 HBM is a 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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