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S287 TUH

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,800 mi
Last recorded7,800 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS287 TUH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 7,800 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2014 7,688 miles

Offside Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 7,653 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 7,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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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S287 TUH is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S287 TUH, 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 S287 TUH registered?

S287 TUH is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S287 TUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S287 TUH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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