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BU02 WAO

2002 Harley-davidson XL883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,521 mi
Last recorded13,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R8,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 WAO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 13,521 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 13,521 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 13,076 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 13,076 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 12,878 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy After market (screaming eagle) (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 12,678 miles

Exhaust noisy louder than standard fitment (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 12,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 12,407 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 12,353 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 12,126 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 11,848 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 11,685 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 11,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 11,147 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 9,538 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 8,290 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,208 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 7,549 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 5,988 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 4,979 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 4,427 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 3,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 2,945 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883R?

Based on 906 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
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BU02 WAO is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 8,742 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 XL883R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU02 WAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU02 WAO registered?

BU02 WAO is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R, first registered on 8 May 2002.

Is BU02 WAO safe to buy?

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