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OJT 188W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,889 mi
Last recorded34,889 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJT 188W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,889 miles

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

all indicators removed

no stop light fitted to rear foot brake

Fail 2 Jul 2014 34,584 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

no stop light fitted to rear foot brake

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,884 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 34,878 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,791 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 34,728 miles

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

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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OJT 188W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OJT 188W, 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 OJT 188W registered?

OJT 188W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 30 March 1981.

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