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R173 NBV

1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

636 mi
Last recorded636 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XLH120016,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 NBV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 636 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 486 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023
Pass 10 Aug 2018 39,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,804 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 38,771 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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R173 NBV is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R173 NBV, 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 R173 NBV registered?

R173 NBV is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R173 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 NBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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