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R346 YOR

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

28,938 mi
Last recorded28,938 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 YOR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 28,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 27,645 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 27,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,195 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 25,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 25,382 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,297 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 23,293 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake needs to be bleed up

Fail 17 Apr 2018 22,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake needs to be bleed up

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 21,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2017 21,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 19,472 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 19,472 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 16,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

brake lever travel

front spindle lock nut

no plate size

Fail 13 Apr 2013 14,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 13,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Aug 2011 13,920 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 13,351 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

front tyre has cracked and aged side walls

rear tyre has cracked and aged side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2010 13,351 miles

front tyre has cracked and aged side walls

rear tyre has cracked and aged side walls

Fail 25 Sep 2009 13,275 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 13,275 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 12,337 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 12,337 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,714 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 10,982 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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R346 YOR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R346 YOR, 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 R346 YOR registered?

R346 YOR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R346 YOR safe to buy?

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