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FE51 NLC

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

1,362 mi
Last recorded1,362 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NLC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 1,362 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2025 1,362 miles

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (tight spots in the chain) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 1,362 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (tight spots in the chain) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 664 miles

Offside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Offside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 42 miles

Chain guard not fitted at time of test

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 10,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 5 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 3,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 9,582 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 7,780 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 5,742 miles

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

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 NLC is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE51 NLC, 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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FE51 NLC is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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