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F226 GYD

1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,620 mi
Last recorded39,620 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XLH120019,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF226 GYD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,620 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 39,577 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 May 2022 39,577 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 39,548 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 39,544 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 39,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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F226 GYD is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F226 GYD, 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 F226 GYD registered?

F226 GYD is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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