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M681 DRL

1995 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,966 mi
Last recorded53,966 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XLH120014,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM681 DRL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 53,966 miles

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

Wheel spoke slightly corroded spoke heads (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,444 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 53,444 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,829 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,877 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 51,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,803 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 40,950 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,210 miles

NAIL IN REAR TYRE

Pass 13 Sep 2014 36,597 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,313 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,177 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 24,724 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,551 miles

clutch perch was loose and wires partially trapped. tyres flat at start of test

Fail 26 Aug 2008 22,227 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

mileage reading is trip meter reading as wont change over on switch(probably needs new switch)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,227 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

mileage reading is trip meter reading as wont change over on switch(probably needs new switch)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,251 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 21,251 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,164 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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M681 DRL is a 1995 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 14,213 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 M681 DRL, 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 31 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M681 DRL is a 1995 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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