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DG52 ULU

2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,867 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ULU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2025

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,877 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,602 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 17,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 16,836 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,055 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 15,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 14,412 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust noisey by design

front tyre sidewalls slighty perished

Fail 7 May 2009 14,405 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

exhaust noisey by design

front tyre sidewalls slighty perished

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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DG52 ULU is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 6,867 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG52 ULU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG52 ULU registered?

DG52 ULU is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is DG52 ULU safe to buy?

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