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H589 XYA

1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,294 mi
Last recorded37,294 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XLH120017,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 XYA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 37,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 36,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,541 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 35,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,991 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 34,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,887 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 33,887 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 32,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 30,844 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,844 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,671 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,364 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,007 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jul 2010 24,876 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey

Fail 5 Jul 2010 24,876 miles

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

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

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

Exhausts slightly noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,667 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,196 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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H589 XYA is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 17,476 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 H589 XYA, 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 35 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 H589 XYA registered?

H589 XYA is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 4 May 1991.

Is H589 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H589 XYA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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