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K181 WAY

1993 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,670 mi
Last recorded17,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson XLH120016,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 WAY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 17,670 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 17,660 miles

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

drive belt chafed

Fail 14 Aug 2013 17,582 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,582 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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K181 WAY is a 1993 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 K181 WAY, 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 33 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 K181 WAY registered?

K181 WAY is a 1993 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K181 WAY safe to buy?

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