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L156 OWT

1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,705 mi
Last recorded42,705 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XLH120015,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 OWT
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,705 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 42,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 41,366 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 38,754 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 35,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 33,127 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 31,699 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,148 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 31,148 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,095 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 30,095 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 29,295 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,295 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 28,425 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 27,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,909 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,806 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,112 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 16,074 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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L156 OWT is a 1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L156 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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What year was L156 OWT registered?

L156 OWT is a 1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L156 OWT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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