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R236 EMJ

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,944 mi
Last recorded11,944 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 EMJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 11,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel hose perished

Pass 13 Aug 2016 11,934 miles

front tyre perished and starting to crack.

Fail 13 Aug 2016 11,934 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

front tyre perished and starting to crack.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 11,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 11,855 miles

Left hand sidewall of front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,825 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,585 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 11,585 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 11,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,537 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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R236 EMJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R236 EMJ, 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 R236 EMJ registered?

R236 EMJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R236 EMJ safe to buy?

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