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R155 ATR

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,948 mi
Last recorded23,948 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 ATR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 23,948 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 22,534 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 21,515 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front fork return damping action slow

slight cracking front tyre wall

Pass 1 May 2018 21,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear number plate

Fail 1 May 2018 21,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear number plate

Pass 11 May 2016 21,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

reg plate small

Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,095 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2012 19,999 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,670 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,561 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,194 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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R155 ATR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 14,542 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 R155 ATR, 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 28 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R155 ATR registered?

R155 ATR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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