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FH02 HFO

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,644 mi
Last recorded51,644 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 HFO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handle Bar Grip Split

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 51,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 51,334 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,581 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (3.2.B3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,337 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 42,661 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,131 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 35,568 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 35,567 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,982 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 30,925 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,233 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,418 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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FH02 HFO is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FH02 HFO, 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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FH02 HFO is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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