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J778 FWP

1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,557 mi
Last recorded8,557 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XLH120017,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 FWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 8,557 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 8,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 7,797 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 6,949 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 6,075 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 5,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 5,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 5,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 5,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 5,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 3,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 3,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 3,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 1,942 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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J778 FWP is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J778 FWP, 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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J778 FWP is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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