1997 Harley-Davidson XLH 1.2L Petrol · 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
- 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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P597 BWP Mileage History
- 12/07/202222,038 mi
- 14/07/202222,047 mi+9 mi
- 02/11/20231,458 mi-20,589 mi
- 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
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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