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H657 VUG

1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

9,825 mi
Last recorded9,825 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XLH120015,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH657 VUG
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 9,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 9,289 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 8,635 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 8,199 miles

Front Minor cracking to sidewall front tyre

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 8,199 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Minor cracking to sidewall front tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 8,173 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 8,173 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 6,950 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 6,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 5,578 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 5,578 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 5,170 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 5,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 4,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 3,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 3,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 2,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 2,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 1,850 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 1,427 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 May 2008 1,427 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 19,609 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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H657 VUG is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H657 VUG, 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 H657 VUG registered?

H657 VUG is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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