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OHV 635

1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,055 mi
Last recorded18,055 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XLH120019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHV 635
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 18,055 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 17,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 16,135 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 16,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 16,037 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 15,940 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,768 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 15,648 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear suspension travel slightly stiff

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 15,392 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,268 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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OHV 635 is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 19,218 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 OHV 635, 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 37 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OHV 635 registered?

OHV 635 is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 12 April 1989.

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