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J575 BYD

1991 Harley-davidson Xlh

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

5,014 mi
Last recorded5,014 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh11,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ575 BYD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 5,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 4,258 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 2,723 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 1,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 1,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 1,200 miles

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 25 Aug 2017 1,029 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 364 miles

no front fender fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 8,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 7,857 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 7,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 7,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,053 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 5,839 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 107 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 3 miles

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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J575 BYD is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 11,894 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J575 BYD, 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 35 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J575 BYD registered?

J575 BYD is a 1991 Harley-davidson Xlh, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J575 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J575 BYD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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