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H972 OVW

1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,391 mi
Last recorded19,391 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XLH120017,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH972 OVW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 19,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 17,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 1,490 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 1,289 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 800 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 659 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 659 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 9,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 8,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 8,608 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2011 11,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 6,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 5,395 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 4,761 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 4,761 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2007 3,661 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 3,661 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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H972 OVW is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 H972 OVW, 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 H972 OVW registered?

H972 OVW is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H972 OVW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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