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DG52 ULN

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

962 mi
Last recorded962 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ULN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 962 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 897 miles

Speedo has been replaced

Pass 7 May 2021 22,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 22,124 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 21,078 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust slightly noisy

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 10 May 2017 20,397 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 18,803 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 16,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 15,226 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 13,550 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 13,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 7,921 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 3,543 miles

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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DG52 ULN is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DG52 ULN, 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.

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What year was DG52 ULN registered?

DG52 ULN is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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