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G997 GEL

1990 Harley Davidson XL1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,269 mi
Last recorded2,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XL120015,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 GEL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake binding slightly

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2015 2,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 May 2015 2,225 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 2,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 2,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 2,067 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 1,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 1,923 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 1,816 miles

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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G997 GEL is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 15,233 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 XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G997 GEL, 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 36 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G997 GEL is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 6 July 1990.

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