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H5 XLH

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105 mi
Last recorded105 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XLH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 11,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 10,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 9,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 9,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 9,511 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 9,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 9,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 8,788 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 8,738 miles

Brake disc(s) insecure Disk is attached to wheel hub and there is excessive free play. (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 8,031 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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H5 XLH is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,542 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 H5 XLH, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H5 XLH registered?

H5 XLH is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H5 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 XLH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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