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H953 HCM

1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,689 mi
Last recorded1,689 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XLH120015,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH953 HCM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 1,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 2 Nov 2024 1,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 28 Apr 2023 1,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 1,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 985 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 613 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 16 Jul 2018 613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust noisy

Pass 9 Jun 2017 318 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 3,934 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 2,574 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 1,874 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

osr/nsr shocks. Lower bushes perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 1,874 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

osr/nsr shocks. Lower bushes perished

Pass 1 Jun 2013 1,177 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 851 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 28,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2009 27,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,515 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,462 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 26,474 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 26,453 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 108,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 108,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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

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

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

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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H953 HCM is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H953 HCM, 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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H953 HCM is a 1990 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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