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UNM 971W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Silver Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,594 mi
Last recorded3,594 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNM 971W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 3,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 3,368 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 3,062 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 2,927 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 2,902 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 2,254 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 2,254 miles

Front Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 2,187 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 2,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 2,058 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 1,571 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 1,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 400 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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UNM 971W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Silver with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNM 971W, 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 UNM 971W registered?

UNM 971W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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The MOT history for UNM 971W shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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