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1997 Harley-Davidson XLH 1.2L Petrol · P597 BWP

P597 BWP

1997 Harley-Davidson XLH (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 23,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 01/11/2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (02/12/2023)
Recorded Mileage
23,000 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/11/2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 02/12/2023
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1200cc

P597 BWP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 21/01/2026
  • 23,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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P597 BWP Mileage History

  1. 12/07/202222,038 mi
  2. 14/07/202222,047 mi+9 mi
  3. 02/11/20231,458 mi-20,589 mi
  4. 21/01/202623,000 mi+21,542 mi

Average of roughly 273 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P597 BWP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 14:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Harley-Davidson Xlh (P597 BWP) between July 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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