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R507 VUY

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,875 mi
Last recorded2,875 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 VUY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 2,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 15,492 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019
Pass 9 Sep 2015 190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

mirrors and x4 indicators and indicator switch been removed from vehicle

Fail 9 Sep 2015 190 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

mirrors and x4 indicators and indicator switch been removed from vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2014
Pass 7 Sep 2013 8,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 8,116 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 8,116 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 7,238 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 7,142 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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R507 VUY is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R507 VUY, 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 R507 VUY registered?

R507 VUY is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R507 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 VUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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