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J686 NDG

1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,298 mi
Last recorded36,298 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XLH120017,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 NDG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 36,298 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,233 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 36,232 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 36,228 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 36,197 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 36,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,182 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,504 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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J686 NDG is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J686 NDG, 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 J686 NDG registered?

J686 NDG is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 8 November 1991.

Is J686 NDG safe to buy?

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