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R539 TAC

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,045 mi
Last recorded19,045 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 TAC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 19,045 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 19,045 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 18,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 18,520 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 18,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 18,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess has slight crack (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 17,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020
Pass 24 May 2019
Pass 22 May 2018
Pass 20 May 2017 12,531 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 4,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 3,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked/perished.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 2,577 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre wearing low in centre tread area.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,783 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Thottle cable loose/has slack. Doesn't affect throttle closure when engine is running, but needs adjustment.

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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R539 TAC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R539 TAC, 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 R539 TAC registered?

R539 TAC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R539 TAC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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