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L989 EFX

1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

2,051 mi
Last recorded2,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Harley Davidson XLH120015,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 EFX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXLH1200
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 2,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 1,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 1,108 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 540 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2021 353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 22,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 19,066 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 20 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 20 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 53,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 50,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,170 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,119 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

small dink in front wheel rim

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 47,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 47,949 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 47,949 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,936 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 47,936 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,299 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 47,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,632 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 45,568 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L989 EFX is a 1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L989 EFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L989 EFX registered?

L989 EFX is a 1994 Harley Davidson XLH1200, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L989 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L989 EFX shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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