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P778 HJA

1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XLH120013,239 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 HJA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 May 2025
Pass 19 Feb 2024
Pass 27 Feb 2023

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 13,352 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 13,115 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,869 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 11,069 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,480 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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P778 HJA is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 13,239 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 P778 HJA, 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 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P778 HJA registered?

P778 HJA is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 12 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P778 HJA shows 8 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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