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BU51 TLJ

2001 Harley-davidson XL883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,890 mi
Last recorded14,890 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883R8,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 TLJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 14,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,478 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Dent in fuel tank but not leaking

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,807 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 13,807 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 11,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 9,281 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 6,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 3,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 2,668 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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BU51 TLJ is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 8,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 TLJ, 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 25 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 BU51 TLJ registered?

BU51 TLJ is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883R, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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