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G318 KWX

1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,489 mi
Last recorded19,489 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XLH120019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG318 KWX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 19,489 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 19,479 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 19,113 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 18,880 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight corrosion of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 18,880 miles

Central Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight corrosion of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2006 18,123 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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G318 KWX is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G318 KWX, 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 G318 KWX registered?

G318 KWX is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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