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N422 JLW

1995 Harley Davidson XL1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

7 mi
Last recorded7 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Harley Davidson XL120015,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 JLW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 7 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2026

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024
Pass 13 Oct 2023 35 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 977 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021
Pass 1 Oct 2020
Fail 21 Sep 2020

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,495 miles

Oil leak rear cylinder base gasket slightly

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 9,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak rear cylinder base gasket slightly

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 9,062 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 8,476 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 8,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 7,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 5,945 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 3,363 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 1 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 302 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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N422 JLW is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 15,690 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 XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N422 JLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N422 JLW is a 1995 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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