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UNM 696W

1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,616 mi
Last recorded39,616 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Harley-davidson XLH100011,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNM 696W
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXLH1000
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 39,616 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,238 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 39,028 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,028 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,465 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 38,439 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,790 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 37,787 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 3,311 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 32,205 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 32,176 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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 696W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000 in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 696W, 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 UNM 696W registered?

UNM 696W is a 1981 Harley-davidson XLH1000, first registered on 31 March 1981.

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