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F814 SNR

1989 Harley Davidson XL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18 mi
Last recorded18 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL120021,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF814 SNR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 18 miles

custom front forks extra long

front tyre sculloped

show plate fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2026 18 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

custom front forks extra long

front tyre sculloped

show plate fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021
Pass 21 Jun 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 9,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 9,261 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 7,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 7,228 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 7,228 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 6,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,735 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 3,107 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 1,931 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 1,219 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18 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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F814 SNR is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F814 SNR, 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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F814 SNR is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 11 May 1989.

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