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G818 GAB

1989 Harley Davidson XL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,891 mi
Last recorded23,891 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XL120021,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 GAB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 23,891 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 23,486 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 23,486 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 23,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,324 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 23,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,878 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 22,453 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 22,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,063 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,933 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,472 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 20,100 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 19,953 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 17,821 miles

Registration plate has sustained damaged ; cracked at time of test though characters still legible

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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G818 GAB is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G818 GAB, 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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What year was G818 GAB registered?

G818 GAB is a 1989 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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