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L148 OWT

1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,545 mi
Last recorded2,545 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XLH120015,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL148 OWT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 2,545 miles

rear brake disc very close to caliper bracket.

slight damage to drive belt.

Fail 19 Sep 2025 2,545 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working indicators intermittent. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear brake disc very close to caliper bracket.

slight damage to drive belt.

Pass 4 Sep 2024 1,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 1,518 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 1,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 1,509 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam No bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 681 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 480 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 428 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 68 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011
Pass 13 Jun 2009 24,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,303 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,503 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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L148 OWT is a 1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 15,431 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 L148 OWT, 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 32 years old, this Harley Davidson XLH1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L148 OWT is a 1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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