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GVA 909W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Gold Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

946 mi
Last recorded946 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVA 909W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 920 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 8 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 32,494 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,496 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 32,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2011 32,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,164 miles

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 13 May 2008 31,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 30,082 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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GVA 909W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Gold with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVA 909W, 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 GVA 909W registered?

GVA 909W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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