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OPB 9W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Red Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,853 mi
Last recorded6,853 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOPB 9W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 6,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 6,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2015 6,736 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Aug 2010 6,704 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 6,695 miles

Centre Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Centre Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 6,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 6,576 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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OPB 9W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Red with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPB 9W, 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 OPB 9W registered?

OPB 9W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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