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J901 PAY

1992 Harley Davidson XL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson XL120022,444 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ901 PAY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026
Pass 17 Mar 2025 8,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 8,008 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 6,764 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 5,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 3,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 1,876 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 16 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 241,213 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2014 26,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 26,468 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 26,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 26,001 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 26,001 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 23,560 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 22,377 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,444 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,106 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 19,106 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 May 2006 18,211 miles

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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J901 PAY is a 1992 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 22,444 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 J901 PAY, 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 34 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 J901 PAY registered?

J901 PAY is a 1992 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 7 July 1992.

Is J901 PAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J901 PAY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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