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AY51 CEN

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,665 mi
Last recorded18,665 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CEN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 18,665 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 15,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 13,536 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 12,179 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 12,091 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 11,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,605 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 9,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 7,859 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883R?

Based on 8,323 MOT tests across 736 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
736
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 27
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 20
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AY51 CEN is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883R fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 CEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY51 CEN registered?

AY51 CEN is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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