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FE51 NLA

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,852 mi
Last recorded24,852 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NLA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 24,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 24,843 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 24,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 23,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 23,773 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 23,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,606 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 22,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 22,207 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,092 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 22,084 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,650 miles

Both front brake discs distorted and are borderline

Pass 13 Mar 2009 17,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,021 miles

rear brake light switch sticking

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,657 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,212 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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FE51 NLA 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 95%.

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 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 FE51 NLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE51 NLA registered?

FE51 NLA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is FE51 NLA safe to buy?

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