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R857 PNK

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,855 mi
Last recorded28,855 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 PNK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Split link in chain

Pass 27 May 2021 191 miles

Drive chain has a split link fitted

Frame has been modified

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 86 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bringing on all indicators (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain has a split link fitted

Frame has been modified

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 28,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,330 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 28,158 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,001 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,452 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 27,452 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,112 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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R857 PNK is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R857 PNK, 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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R857 PNK is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R857 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 PNK shows 14 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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