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H356 WAB

1991 Harley Davidson XL1200

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,321 mi
Last recorded34,321 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson XL120026,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH356 WAB
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 34,321 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 33,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 33,525 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 33,361 miles

headlight mask fitted at time off test

Fail 7 Oct 2020 33,361 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

headlight mask fitted at time off test

Pass 7 Sep 2019 33,350 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 33,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 32,642 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 32,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 30,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2013 29,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,779 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 28,030 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Fail 5 May 2011 28,030 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chaffed (3.2.B2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,856 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,049 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,049 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2008 23,354 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 23,354 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 22,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,546 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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H356 WAB is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 26,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H356 WAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H356 WAB is a 1991 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 24 June 1991.

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