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N637 CYB

1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

2,346 mi
Last recorded2,346 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XLH120013,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 CYB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 2,346 miles

Front Exhaust noisy front exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 2,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 1,894 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 1,890 miles

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

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 1,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 1,837 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 1,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 950 miles

Front Tyre under inflated

Fail 30 Jun 2020 950 miles

Front Brake component inadequately mounted Banjo bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))

Front Tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Jun 2018 829 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 692 miles

Front Slight bind

Pass 31 Mar 2016 472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 7 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 3 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2013 3,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 5,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 83 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 3,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 3,386 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,983 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 112 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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N637 CYB is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N637 CYB, 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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N637 CYB is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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