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J885 DWY

1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XLH120017,476 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 DWY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2026

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 586 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 586 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 583 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 583 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 526 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 526 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

battery insecure

Fail 20 May 2020 5,230 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked (5.2.2 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 692 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 692 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 457 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 457 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 269 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 269 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 235 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 235 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 21,386 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 21,386 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 21,352 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 21,352 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,959 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 20,959 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,339 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 20,339 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 19,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 19,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,912 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 18,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,705 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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J885 DWY is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J885 DWY, 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 J885 DWY registered?

J885 DWY is a 1991 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J885 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J885 DWY shows 32 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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