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L248 TWP

1993 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,300 mi
Last recorded18,300 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Harley Davidson XLH120016,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL248 TWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 18,300 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 18,269 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 18,202 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 18,202 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 18,193 miles

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

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Mudguard Missing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 18,030 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 17,093 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 17,093 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2016 14,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 14,897 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,875 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 14,856 miles

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

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 May 2006 14,721 miles

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

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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L248 TWP is a 1993 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 L248 TWP, 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 L248 TWP registered?

L248 TWP is a 1993 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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