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HNP 550X

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,700 mi
Last recorded3,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 550X
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 3,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 3,688 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 3,688 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2009 3,335 miles

Slight damage to nearside sidewall of front tyre - cords not exposed and nothing fouling tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 3,335 miles

Slight damage to nearside sidewall of front tyre - cords not exposed and nothing fouling tyre

Fail 5 May 2006 2,985 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre nearside side wall slightly perrished

Pass 5 May 2006 2,985 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front tyre nearside side wall slightly perrished

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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HNP 550X is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HNP 550X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HNP 550X registered?

HNP 550X is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 21 October 1981.

Is HNP 550X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 550X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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