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F45 BWW

1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

684 mi
Last recorded684 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Harley Davidson XLH120019,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 BWW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 684 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 684 miles

Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Kick up to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Chain adjuster loose

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2016 652 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 652 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 636 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 332 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,099 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,616 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 18,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

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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F45 BWW is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F45 BWW, 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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F45 BWW is a 1989 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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