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R225 UYD

1998 Harley-davidson Xlh

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 UYD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2023
Pass 20 Aug 2022
Pass 29 Jun 2021

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020
Pass 7 Jun 2019 10,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2018
Pass 3 Jun 2017
Pass 20 May 2016

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no front fender fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2015

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

no front fender fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front fender fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 10,183 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 10,183 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 10,183 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh?

Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Direction indicators not working 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
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R225 UYD is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R225 UYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R225 UYD registered?

R225 UYD is a 1998 Harley-davidson Xlh, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R225 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 UYD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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