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K498 HYD

1992 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,744 mi
Last recorded48,744 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson XLH120020,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 HYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 48,744 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 45,936 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 42,661 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 39,952 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,749 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 34,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 31,883 miles

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 31,874 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,286 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 28,286 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 25,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,895 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear tyre rubbing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,046 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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K498 HYD is a 1992 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 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 20,030 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 K498 HYD, 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 34 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 K498 HYD registered?

K498 HYD is a 1992 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 7 November 1992.

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