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S85 RNF

1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,880 mi
Last recorded1,880 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Harley Davidson XLH120014,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 RNF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 1,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 1,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 1,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 1,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,120 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 24,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017
Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 20,360 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,060 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,981 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 16,999 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,071 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 14,919 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 14,919 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 13,778 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 12,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 8,787 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 8,681 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has an insecure fork brace (2.3.4d)

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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S85 RNF is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S85 RNF, 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 S85 RNF registered?

S85 RNF is a 1998 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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