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DWR 659W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

1,574 mi
Last recorded1,574 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWR 659W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 1,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 1,491 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 1,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 1,408 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure INCORRECTLY MOUNTED (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure INCORRECTLY MOUNTED (3.2.A1j)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 1,245 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 1,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 835 miles

play @ rear swing ing arm bush/bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 702 miles

play @ rear wheel bearing

rear disc slightly worped

Pass 28 Apr 2012 448 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 438 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 244 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 29 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29 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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DWR 659W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 11,156 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 DWR 659W, 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 45 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 DWR 659W registered?

DWR 659W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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The MOT history for DWR 659W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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