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RFC 282W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,029 mi
Last recorded29,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFC 282W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,358 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 27,068 miles

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

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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RFC 282W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RFC 282W, 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 RFC 282W registered?

RFC 282W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RFC 282W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFC 282W shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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