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EJ02 KNV

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,999 mi
Last recorded18,999 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 KNV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 18,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 18,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 18,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 17,228 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 15,628 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,287 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 14,967 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 14,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,521 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 14,521 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 13,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,551 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 11,551 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 7,320 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 7,320 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 4,662 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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EJ02 KNV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ02 KNV, 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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EJ02 KNV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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