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E130 NHW

1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

5,179 mi
Last recorded5,179 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C15,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 NHW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200C
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 5,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 4,929 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 4,479 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 3,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 3,004 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 2,598 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 2,551 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 1,939 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 209 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Nov 2007

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

foot pegs slightly loose

Pass 14 Nov 2006

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2006

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2005
Fail 29 Sep 2005

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200C?

Based on 9,931 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
438
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 35
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 22
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 22
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E130 NHW is a 1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 15,471 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 XL1200C fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E130 NHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 38 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E130 NHW registered?

E130 NHW is a 1988 Harley Davidson XL1200C, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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