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BF52 RFX

2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

15,748 mi
Last recorded15,748 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 RFX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 15,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 15,603 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 14,577 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 14,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 14,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 13,728 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 13,728 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 11,547 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 11,547 miles

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 Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 9,114 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 9,114 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 7,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake pedal actuating rod locking nut loose now tightend

Fail 22 Sep 2017 7,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride rear spindle locking pin missing (6.2.1h)

Rear brake pedal actuating rod locking nut loose now tightend

Pass 23 Sep 2016 6,754 miles

Front tyre sidewalls beginning to split due to age

Pass 19 Sep 2015 5,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 5,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 5,805 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,687 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 5,677 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 5,253 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 3,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 3,344 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 2,252 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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BF52 RFX is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,656 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 RFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF52 RFX is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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