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P992 JKP

1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

17,347 mi
Last recorded17,347 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XLH120013,239 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 JKP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 17,347 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 17,241 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 17,241 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,905 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 16,890 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2023 16,425 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension units (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 16,024 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 21 May 2022 16,001 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,713 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,189 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 14,152 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Disc warped

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 12,246 miles

Cracked number plate

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 9 May 2018 12,246 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 12,246 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 12,246 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 12,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,246 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 12,246 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 12,246 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 12,246 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 12,246 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,246 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 102,246 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,246 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Jun 2010 12,246 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2009 12,246 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 12,246 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 11,910 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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P992 JKP is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P992 JKP, 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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P992 JKP is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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