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G438 JSF

1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,754 mi
Last recorded18,754 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XLH120015,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 JSF
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 18,754 miles

Rear Swingarm bearings have slight movement

Pass 21 Jun 2025 18,411 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 18,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 17,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 17,332 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 16,801 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 16,702 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 16,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 16,263 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 16,263 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride split link wrong way round (6.2.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 15,750 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,467 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,088 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 14,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,769 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,689 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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G438 JSF is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 15,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G438 JSF, 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 36 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 G438 JSF registered?

G438 JSF is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 20 June 1990.

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