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F97 UPO

1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

13,475 mi
Last recorded13,475 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson XLH120014,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF97 UPO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 13,475 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 13,044 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 12,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 11,648 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 11,628 miles

Headlamp aim not tested switch not working (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 11,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front no mudguard fitted at time of test

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension has been modified

Pass 29 May 2018 11,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust noisy

no front mudguard at time of test

rear suspension modified

Pass 24 Jun 2017 10,898 miles

Front No mudguard fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear suspension has been modified bottom shock mount (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 10,889 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front No mudguard fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear suspension has been modified bottom shock mount (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,531 miles

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake pads (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 10,531 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake component is slightly corroded rear brake pads (3.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No front mudguard at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,331 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No front mudguard at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 May 2015 10,317 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No front mud gaurd fitted at time of test

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 10,154 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

advise all mlights marsked out, advise not to be used in low light conditions.Day light use only.

advise braided hoses fitted

Fail 27 May 2014 10,148 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

advise all mlights marsked out, advise not to be used in low light conditions.Day light use only.

advise braided hoses fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,948 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,911 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 9,875 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,500 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,418 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,114 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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F97 UPO is a 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F97 UPO, 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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F97 UPO is a 1988 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 16 September 1988.

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