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R977 ONW

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,944 mi
Last recorded15,944 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 ONW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 15,944 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 15,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 15,119 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 14,820 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 14,275 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 13,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 12,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 12,223 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 12,223 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 12,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 11,757 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 11,146 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 11,146 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 10,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,595 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 7,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 7,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,035 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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R977 ONW is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R977 ONW, 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 R977 ONW registered?

R977 ONW is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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