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P235 NOV

1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XLH120016,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 NOV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,949 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 53,949 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 Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,522 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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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P235 NOV is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 P235 NOV, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P235 NOV is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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