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LJ56 VHW

2007 Harley-davidson Xlh

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 VHW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026

Front tyre slightly perrished on sidewall

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all lights masked off- daylight mot only- not to be used in reduced visability

Fail 30 Mar 2026

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front tyre slightly perrished on sidewall

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all lights masked off- daylight mot only- not to be used in reduced visability

Pass 3 Apr 2025

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swingarm pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all light masked off @ time of test daylight mot only- not to be used in reduced visability

Pass 26 Feb 2024

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (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))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front No front mudguard fitted!

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

No headlight tell tale fitted!

Rear No chain guard fitted!

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019
Pass 21 Jul 2018
Pass 24 Jul 2017 8,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 8,327 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

handle bars modified(shortened) no front mudguard fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 6,896 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 3,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 3,612 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 3,609 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 3,458 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 3,458 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 2,953 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh?

Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Direction indicators not working 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
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LJ56 VHW is a 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 VHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 19 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ56 VHW registered?

LJ56 VHW is a 2007 Harley-davidson Xlh, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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