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HN02 BCF

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86 mi
Last recorded86 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 BCF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 83 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 81 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

day time m o t .. custom machine..

Fail 12 Oct 2016

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Horn missing (1.7.1)

day time m o t .. custom machine..

Pass 22 Oct 2015 14,499 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 14,443 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,258 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,846 miles

front steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,073 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,725 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,317 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 5,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 4,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 3,976 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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HN02 BCF is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 HN02 BCF, 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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HN02 BCF is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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