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RBD 788Y

1982 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,943 mi
Last recorded33,943 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Harley-davidson XLH100023,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBD 788Y
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 33,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 33,897 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 33,866 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 32,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,290 miles

Offside Rear exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,840 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 29,840 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 26,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 26,157 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,462 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,412 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 24,377 miles

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)

Nearside Lower Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

right hand bar close to tank on right lock

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,734 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,215 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 18,751 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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RBD 788Y is a 1982 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1982 Harley-davidson XLH1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 23,260 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 RBD 788Y, 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 44 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 RBD 788Y registered?

RBD 788Y is a 1982 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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The MOT history for RBD 788Y shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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