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R268 GPT

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 GPT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

no drive belt guard

Pass 22 Apr 2022
Pass 5 Mar 2021
Pass 20 Jan 2020

exhaust noisy

no belt guard fitted at time of test

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2018

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,952 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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R268 GPT is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R268 GPT, 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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R268 GPT is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R268 GPT 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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