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1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xlh1200 models manufactured in 1999, based on 613 real MOT test results.

86.9%
Pass Rate
13.1%
Fail Rate
613
Total Tests
14,729
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 MOT Analysis

The 1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 has an MOT pass rate of 86.9% based on 613 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,729 miles on the odometer. With a 13.1% failure rate, the 1999 Xlh1200 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 is Motorcycle tyres, responsible for 0.7% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Identification of the vehicle is the second most common issue at 0.3%. Motorcycle structure and attachments follows at 0.3%.

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall Xlh1200 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle tyres 0.7%
Identification of the vehicle 0.3%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Tyres0.7%4
2Identification Of The Vehicle0.3%2
3Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.3%2
4Non-component Advisories0.3%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 14,729 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle tyres0.44% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.22% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.22% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.22% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle tyres0.440.7%4
Identification of the vehicle0.220.3%2
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.220.3%2
Non-component advisories0.220.3%2

Mileage Statistics

14,729
Mean
13,045
Median
6,737
25th Percentile
21,467
75th Percentile
8.89% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 has an MOT pass rate of 86.9% based on 613 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 14,729 miles on the odometer. With a 13.1% failure rate, the 1999 Xlh1200 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 14,729 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle tyres — 0.7% of failures

Motorcycle tyres issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Identification of the vehicle — 0.3% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 1999 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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