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H979 GPP

1991 Harley Davidson XL1200

Maroon Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,178 mi
Last recorded16,178 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XL120026,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 GPP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 16,178 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 15,979 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,979 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 15,387 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,832 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 14,697 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 14,697 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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H979 GPP is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Maroon with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 26,076 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 H979 GPP, 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 35 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H979 GPP registered?

H979 GPP is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 22 January 1991.

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