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R899 LVE

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,520 mi
Last recorded18,520 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 LVE
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 18,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 17,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,185 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,108 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 69,108 miles

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 68,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,753 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 64,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R899 LVE is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R899 LVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R899 LVE registered?

R899 LVE is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R899 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 LVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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