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R962 UGC

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,639 mi
Last recorded28,639 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 UGC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,639 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 21,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 20,640 miles

Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 16,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 14,146 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,421 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 9,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 7,892 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,655 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2013 34,655 miles

Rear Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 34,507 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front mudguard not fitted

fuel filter not correctly fitted

no indicators fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 34,507 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)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

front mudguard not fitted

fuel filter not correctly fitted

no indicators fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 29,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 26,375 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2009 26,375 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front spokes need adjustment

Pass 10 May 2008 23,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 20,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 16,556 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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R962 UGC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R962 UGC, 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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R962 UGC is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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