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GJ02 UYA

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,550 mi
Last recorded25,550 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 UYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 25,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 24,548 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 13 May 2023 22,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 22,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 21,449 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 21,449 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 21,414 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 19,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 18,739 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,271 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 18,252 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 17,606 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 17,133 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 15,316 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 13,232 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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GJ02 UYA is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ02 UYA, 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 GJ02 UYA registered?

GJ02 UYA is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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