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GTS 10W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Not stated Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,449 mi
Last recorded14,449 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTS 10W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 14,449 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 14,413 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 13,563 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,522 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 May 2015 13,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 13,137 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 Apr 2014 13,079 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 3,268 miles

No indicators fitted at time of test

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Feb 2011 2,846 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 1,273 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2008

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007
Fail 30 Aug 2007

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 12,016 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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GTS 10W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Not stated with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GTS 10W, 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 GTS 10W registered?

GTS 10W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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