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J822 HAB

1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,514 mi
Last recorded22,514 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XLH120017,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ822 HAB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 22,514 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 22,475 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 22,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 22,392 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 22,360 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,236 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,070 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,582 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 21,582 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 20,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 20,922 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,634 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,239 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,578 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 18,869 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,355 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 18,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 17,670 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,612 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 17,611 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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J822 HAB is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J822 HAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J822 HAB registered?

J822 HAB is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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The MOT history for J822 HAB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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