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P253 POY

1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,751 mi
Last recorded22,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XLH120016,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 POY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 22,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,654 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 22,577 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 22,341 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 22,341 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 22,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,320 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 20,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 18,468 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 16,643 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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P253 POY is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P253 POY, 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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What year was P253 POY registered?

P253 POY is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P253 POY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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