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FE51 NKH

2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,552 mi
Last recorded14,552 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 8839,656 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NKH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 14,552 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 13,951 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 13,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 13,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 12,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 12,136 miles

both fuel cap sealing washers deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2017 12,109 miles
Fail 11 May 2017

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 12,072 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 11,978 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 11,841 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 11,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2011 10,195 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 9,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 9,665 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 9,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,292 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 9,074 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,810 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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FE51 NKH is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 9,656 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE51 NKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE51 NKH registered?

FE51 NKH is a 2002 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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