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M797 VJL

1995 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,189 mi
Last recorded13,189 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XLH120014,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 VJL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 13,189 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 13,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 12,330 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 12,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 12,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 11,717 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 11,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 9,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 8,445 miles

rear number plate reduced in size

Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,930 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 5,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 3,557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 2,486 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 2,133 miles

Rear 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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M797 VJL is a 1995 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M797 VJL, 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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M797 VJL is a 1995 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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