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MMF 426W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Blue Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,162 mi
Last recorded3,162 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMF 426W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 3,162 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 2,226 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 1,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 849 miles

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

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

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

rear brake caliper mounting pins/bushes worn.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 652 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 454 miles

slight free play in front brake caliper

slight free play in rear brake caliper

Pass 28 Jul 2008 215 miles

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

fuel hose deteriorated

near side handle grip insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2008 212 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

fuel hose deteriorated

near side handle grip insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,156 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 11,151 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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MMF 426W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Blue with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MMF 426W, 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 MMF 426W registered?

MMF 426W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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