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G801 OSS

1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XLH120015,878 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG801 OSS
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2018

Central Rear Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 May 2018

Central Front Lower Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Central Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Central Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Central Rear Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Central Front Lower front wheel is fouling the clutch cable. and warn through

Pass 6 May 2017
Fail 8 Jun 2016

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bush (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swinging arm bush (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

leaking oil

Fail 6 Jun 2014

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

leaking oil

Pass 5 Jun 2013
Fail 1 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

no speedo

Pass 21 May 2012

Centre Front Upper Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 21 May 2012

Centre Front Lower Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 28 May 2011
Fail 27 Apr 2011

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

gear lever bush has play in it

oil leak

rear brake pedal has play in it

rear tyre perished

shock cover cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2010

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Oil leak

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

coil loose. needs secured

split pin out of rear shaft missing

Pass 15 Nov 2008

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2005 15,454 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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G801 OSS is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 G801 OSS, 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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G801 OSS is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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