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AY51 EJU

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,459 mi
Last recorded18,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 18,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 18,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 18,052 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 18,045 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Front tyre showing signs of cracking on the sidewall - monitor

Rear Rear tyre showing signs of cracking on the sidewall - monitor

Pass 23 Apr 2022 17,692 miles

Front Front tyre showing signs of cracking on the sidewall

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

Rear Rear tyre showing signs of cracking on the sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2022 17,686 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left Headlight fitted incorrectly. Position out by 90 degrees (4.1.2 (a))

Front Front tyre showing signs of cracking on the sidewall

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

Rear Rear tyre showing signs of cracking on the sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2021 17,415 miles

Front Front Tyre side wall beginning to show signs of cracking

Rear Rear brake disc is slightly warped - monitor

Pass 1 Apr 2020 17,066 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 16,330 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 15,717 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,209 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 12,945 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,099 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 10,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,360 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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 EJU is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY51 EJU registered?

AY51 EJU is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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