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R722 CUB

1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XLH120016,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 CUB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 1 miles

Headlamp beam deflector fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 32,288 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 31,567 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,315 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,200 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 263,272 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Jun 2010 263,272 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,218 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 259,692 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 25,965 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

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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R722 CUB is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 16,478 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 R722 CUB, 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 29 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R722 CUB registered?

R722 CUB is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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