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G840 NEX

1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,347 mi
Last recorded20,347 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XLH120019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 NEX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 20,347 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 20,347 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. foot brake (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,218 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 19,218 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,308 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 17,308 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 16,341 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 15,366 miles

front tyre perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,279 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 15,249 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,710 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,594 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,342 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,380 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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G840 NEX is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G840 NEX, 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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G840 NEX is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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