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J218 DUA

1992 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Harley Davidson XLH120020,030 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 DUA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024
Pass 30 Mar 2023
Pass 2 Feb 2022 12,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 12,200 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019
Pass 30 Apr 2018 10,350 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 10,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 10,065 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 9,842 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Slight rubbing on rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2013 9,531 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre O/S has light rubbing marks

Rear tyre on O/S shows signes of perishing

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 9,531 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre has light rubbing marks on o/s

Rear tyre shows signes of perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 9,264 miles

Advise new no plate

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 9,264 miles

Advise new no plate

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,547 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 8,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,404 miles

Advise no plate be replaced

Fail 25 Jun 2009 8,404 miles

Advise no plate be replaced

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2008
Fail 15 May 2008 8,335 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 8,171 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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J218 DUA is a 1992 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1992 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 20,030 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 J218 DUA, 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 34 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J218 DUA is a 1992 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 21 March 1992.

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