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R958 NGF

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,062 mi
Last recorded35,062 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 NGF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 35,062 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 18,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 18,046 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 17,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,250 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 17,250 miles

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 shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,599 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 16,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 16,379 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2009 16,379 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering damper insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 15,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,868 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 12,856 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 10,709 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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R958 NGF is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R958 NGF, 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 R958 NGF registered?

R958 NGF is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R958 NGF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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