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P997 GNC

1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Gold Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

2,301 mi
Last recorded2,301 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XLH120013,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 GNC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 2,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 19,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive belt appears excessively tight

Fail 16 May 2024 19,514 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front brake light switch inoperative (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive belt appears excessively tight

Pass 15 Jun 2020 1,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 973 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 327 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 327 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 51 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 2,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 2,706 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 2,706 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012
Pass 18 May 2010 11,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 10,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 10,843 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 10,754 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 10,495 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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P997 GNC is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Gold with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P997 GNC, 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 P997 GNC registered?

P997 GNC is a 1996 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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