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N834 JGK

1996 Harley Davidson XL1200

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

17,349 mi
Last recorded17,349 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson XL120017,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 JGK
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL1200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 17,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 17,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 17,105 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 17,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 16,983 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 16,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,403 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 16,386 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 16,035 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 16,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking on full lock (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 15,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 15,257 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 14,831 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

exhaust markings have been removed.

front tyre sidewalls becoming perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,943 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 13,886 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 12,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 12,663 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL1200?

Based on 1,695 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
446
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 6
reflector on motorcycle missing 6
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N834 JGK is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 17,297 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 XL1200 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N834 JGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson XL1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N834 JGK is a 1996 Harley Davidson XL1200, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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