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G196 NYC

1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,050 mi
Last recorded45,050 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XLH120019,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 NYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 45,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 44,257 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 42,613 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 39,581 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 39,581 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 38,429 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,581 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 33,002 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 30,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 30,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 28,571 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,189 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,658 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 18,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,975 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,108 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 9,422 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 9,158 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 8,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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G196 NYC is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G196 NYC, 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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What year was G196 NYC registered?

G196 NYC is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 20 December 1989.

Is G196 NYC safe to buy?

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