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H955 TYC

1990 Harley Davidson XL1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,876 mi
Last recorded10,876 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Harley Davidson XL120015,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH955 TYC
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 10,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 10,265 miles

Front tyre perished

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 10,251 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front tyre perished

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 9,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 May 2023 7,730 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 7,728 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 7,214 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 5,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 4,095 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 2,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 2,565 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 2,565 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 2,058 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 2,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

rear suspension noisey on bump test

Pass 16 May 2014

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 May 2012 677 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011
Pass 14 Aug 2009
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,971 miles

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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H955 TYC is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 15,233 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 XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H955 TYC, 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 36 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H955 TYC is a 1990 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H955 TYC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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