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P585 LKN

1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,672 mi
Last recorded21,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XLH120016,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 LKN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 21,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 20,373 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed for this type of machine (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 18,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 17,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 16,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 16,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,898 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 16,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,709 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 16,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 16,346 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,630 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,936 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,799 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,814 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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P585 LKN is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P585 LKN, 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 P585 LKN registered?

P585 LKN is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P585 LKN shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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