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H653 NHJ

1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,857 mi
Last recorded6,857 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XLH120017,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 NHJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 6,857 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 6,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 6,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 6,610 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 6,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 6,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 6,371 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Sidewall of front tyre perished.

Squeak from rear brake.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 6,371 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Sidewall of front tyre perished.

Squeak from rear brake.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 6,054 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 6,053 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,726 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 5,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 5,682 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2006 5,351 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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H653 NHJ is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 H653 NHJ, 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 H653 NHJ registered?

H653 NHJ is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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