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GK52 UPA

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,755 mi
Last recorded31,755 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 UPA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 31,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 31,504 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 30,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 29,292 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 28,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 27,620 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 26,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,976 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,481 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 19,303 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,851 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 16,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 14,388 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 13,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 11,405 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 4,920 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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GK52 UPA is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK52 UPA, 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 GK52 UPA registered?

GK52 UPA is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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