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G862 VPK

1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

4,399 mi
Last recorded4,399 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XLH120015,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 VPK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 4,399 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 4,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 3,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 2,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 2,447 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 1,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 1,626 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 1,353 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 1,353 miles

Chain guard missing ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 1,213 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 1,213 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,521 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 2,521 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 2,497 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 2,164 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 1,996 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 1,758 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 1,758 miles

Rear Wheel spoke cracked. (4.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 1,121 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 1,121 miles

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

Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 457 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 457 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,004 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 31,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 29,593 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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G862 VPK is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G862 VPK, 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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G862 VPK is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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