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R356 EBJ

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

494 mi
Last recorded494 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 EBJ
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 494 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 494 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 410 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 4 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 5,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 2,245 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 2,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 2,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 3,303 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 3,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 3,303 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013
Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,390 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 16,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 15,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 14,636 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2005 14,636 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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R356 EBJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R356 EBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R356 EBJ registered?

R356 EBJ is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R356 EBJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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