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H871 LJT

1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

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Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XLH120015,878 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 LJT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025
Pass 1 Nov 2022 29,518 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 29,491 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,478 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 29,280 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,000 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 29,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 25,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,729 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 17,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,790 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 16,790 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,816 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 15,781 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 15,007 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 14,299 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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H871 LJT 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 81.3%.

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 H871 LJT, 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 H871 LJT registered?

H871 LJT is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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