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GK51 BYA

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

13,711 mi
Last recorded13,711 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 13,711 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 13,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 13,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 13,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 12,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 12,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 12,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 12,636 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 12,424 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 12,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,951 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 11,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

SIDE WALLS OF FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF BEING PERISHED.

Fail 5 Aug 2014 11,292 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

SIDE WALLS OF FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF BEING PERISHED.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Sidewalls of Front & Rear Tyres starting to Crack/perish.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight cracking on front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 6 May 2011 10,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,772 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 9,952 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,515 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 9,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 8,188 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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GK51 BYA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GK51 BYA, 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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What year was GK51 BYA registered?

GK51 BYA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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