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S268 JPX

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,682 mi
Last recorded12,682 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 JPX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2021 12,682 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording stamped for closed circuit use only (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks in tread due to age of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 12,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,668 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 12,651 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 12,624 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 12,624 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 12,559 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 12,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 12,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 12,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 12,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,637 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,979 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 10,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 9,858 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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S268 JPX is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S268 JPX, 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 S268 JPX registered?

S268 JPX is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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