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FN02 JPV

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,716 mi
Last recorded17,716 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 JPV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 17,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 17,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 15,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 15,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 13,125 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 13,125 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 10,666 miles

Chain guard missing ()

front mudguard not fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 10,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 9,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2019 9,590 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 8,948 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2018 8,947 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 8,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,982 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 5,371 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 4,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 4,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 3,699 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 3,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 3,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 2,896 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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FN02 JPV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN02 JPV, 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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What year was FN02 JPV registered?

FN02 JPV is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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