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VRH 56W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23 mi
Last recorded23 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 56W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 23 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,196 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 9,196 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 8,187 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 5,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 5,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 4,629 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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VRH 56W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VRH 56W, 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 VRH 56W registered?

VRH 56W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VRH 56W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRH 56W shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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