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BV51 OAD

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,934 mi
Last recorded16,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 OAD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,934 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

o/s/r indicator slightly loose

Pass 7 Apr 2012 16,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,900 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 14,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,389 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 5,740 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 5,740 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 4,181 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 4,180 miles

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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BV51 OAD is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 9,547 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 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 BV51 OAD, 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 24 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 BV51 OAD registered?

BV51 OAD is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is BV51 OAD safe to buy?

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