1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 1.2L Petrol · R701 CUB
1997 Harley Davidson XLH1200 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 43,425 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- HARLEY DAVIDSON XLH1200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R701 CUB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 43,425 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R701 CUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Harley Davidson Xlh1200 (R701 CUB) between October 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
R701 CUB Mileage History
- 15/10/200519,046 mi
- 23/09/200620,705 mi+1,659 mi
- 22/09/200722,222 mi+1,517 mi
- 04/11/200923,543 mi+1,321 mi
- 25/02/201128,055 mi+4,512 mi
- 12/01/201231,103 mi+3,048 mi
- 12/01/201332,971 mi+1,868 mi
- 17/01/201332,971 mi
- 11/03/201434,184 mi+1,213 mi
- 05/03/201535,573 mi+1,389 mi
- 17/03/201637,612 mi+2,039 mi
- 07/04/201738,715 mi+1,103 mi
- 11/05/201839,013 mi+298 mi
- 25/05/201939,252 mi+239 mi
- 27/04/202139,358 mi+106 mi
- 26/04/202241,328 mi+1,970 mi
- 17/05/202241,328 mi
- 29/04/202342,402 mi+1,074 mi
- 10/07/202443,387 mi+985 mi
- 14/03/202643,425 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 1,194 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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