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N598 EWP

1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,554 mi
Last recorded28,554 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XLH120013,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 EWP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 28,554 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 28,554 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 28,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 28,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,672 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 25,865 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,606 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 22,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 20,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2013 16,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,169 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,414 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,181 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 12,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 May 2008 12,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 11,582 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 10,123 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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N598 EWP is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 13,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N598 EWP, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N598 EWP registered?

N598 EWP is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N598 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 EWP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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