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R794 VDV

1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,995 mi
Last recorded35,995 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Harley Davidson XLH120016,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 VDV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,995 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,883 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 31,883 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 10,857 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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R794 VDV is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R794 VDV, 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 R794 VDV registered?

R794 VDV is a 1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is R794 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R794 VDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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