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J175 BTW

1992 Harley-davidson Xlh

Turquoise Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

6 mi
Last recorded6 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Harley-davidson Xlh15,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ175 BTW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh
Year1992
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 6 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

headlight pattern weak

Pass 18 Mar 2020 14,760 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 14,760 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018
Fail 1 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2016
Fail 29 Dec 2015

Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014
Fail 3 Sep 2013 7 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 7 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 5,127 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 4,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 2,978 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 2,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2007
Pass 17 May 2006
Fail 15 May 2006

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh?

Based on 1,054 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
351
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Direction indicators not working 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 5
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J175 BTW is a 1992 Harley-davidson Xlh in Turquoise with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Harley-davidson Xlh models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 15,318 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 Xlh fails its MOT is wheel bearings have excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J175 BTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J175 BTW is a 1992 Harley-davidson Xlh, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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