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R687 DJA

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Beige Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

10,172 mi
Last recorded10,172 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 DJA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 10,172 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 10,056 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 10,056 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 10,055 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 10,055 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 9,988 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 9,988 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected rotating and loose (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2009 9,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 9,031 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 8,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 5,219 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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R687 DJA is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Beige 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 R687 DJA, 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 R687 DJA registered?

R687 DJA is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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