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GK52 UPM

2002 Harley-davidson XL883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,321 mi
Last recorded9,321 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R8,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 UPM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 9,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 8,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 8,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 8,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 7,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 7,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 6,972 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 6,144 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2016 6,144 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2015 5,622 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 5,115 miles

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

front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 4,758 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front brakes bind slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2010 4,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 2,841 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 2,635 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 2,316 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 2,316 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 1,459 miles

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

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883R?

Based on 906 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
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GK52 UPM is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 8,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK52 UPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK52 UPM is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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