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P18 UEL

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,362 mi
Last recorded24,362 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 UEL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 24,362 miles

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 24,362 miles

Rear Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,382 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 21,275 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,075 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 20,075 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 17,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 15,524 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 15,524 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 13,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,033 miles

rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 May 2006 9,932 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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P18 UEL is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,542 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 P18 UEL, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P18 UEL registered?

P18 UEL is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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