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R418 YOR

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

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Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 YOR
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2024
Pass 30 May 2023
Pass 21 Feb 2022
Pass 6 Mar 2021
Pass 21 Feb 2020
Pass 16 May 2015

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 37,543 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,520 miles

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

front tyre is very slightly cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,456 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,014 miles

rear brake very slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 28,540 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 28,540 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,823 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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R418 YOR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R418 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 R418 YOR registered?

R418 YOR is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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