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DK51 BWC

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,427 mi
Last recorded19,427 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 BWC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 19,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 18,545 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 18,475 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 17,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake lever has slight free play/travel

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 17,383 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake lever has slight free play/travel

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 15,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 13,337 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 13,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,770 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 12,770 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 27 May 2014 11,998 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 11,997 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 11,624 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,414 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 10,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,133 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,844 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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DK51 BWC is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,296 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 DK51 BWC, 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 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK51 BWC is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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