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ABW 819Y

1982 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,866 mi
Last recorded38,866 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1982 Harley-davidson XLH100023,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 819Y
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 38,866 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,857 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,289 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XLH1000?

Based on 1,233 MOT tests across 227 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
228
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
227
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 10
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 9
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 8
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ABW 819Y is a 1982 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Harley-davidson XLH1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 23,260 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 XLH1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ABW 819Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XLH1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 44 years old, this Harley-davidson XLH1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABW 819Y registered?

ABW 819Y is a 1982 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is ABW 819Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 819Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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