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F140 UPB

1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33 mi
Last recorded33 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XLH120019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 UPB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 33 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 28 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 9 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 4,793 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 493 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 139 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 133 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 70 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 1 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 1 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 7 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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F140 UPB is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 19,218 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 F140 UPB, 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 37 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F140 UPB registered?

F140 UPB is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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