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L196 ELJ

1994 Harley-davidson Xlh

Turquoise Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,759 mi
Last recorded13,759 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 ELJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 13,759 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 13,758 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2023 13,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 13,756 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 13,753 miles

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 13,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 13,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 13,753 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 13,752 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 13,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 13,753 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 13,753 miles

Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 13,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 13,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 13,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,104 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,059 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 13,058 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 12,603 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 12,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 10,987 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 10,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 9,704 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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L196 ELJ is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh in Turquoise with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L196 ELJ, 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 32 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 L196 ELJ registered?

L196 ELJ is a 1994 Harley-davidson Xlh, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L196 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 ELJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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