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R296 DKN

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,158 mi
Last recorded44,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 DKN
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 44,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 42,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 41,447 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019
Pass 13 Jul 2018

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2016
Pass 4 Jul 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 13,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,578 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,432 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 9,659 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 1,780 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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R296 DKN is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R296 DKN, 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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R296 DKN is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 11 January 1998.

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