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HY51 MDK

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

5,715 mi
Last recorded5,715 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 MDK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 5,715 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 5,715 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 5,715 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned to close together (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 5,715 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 15 Nov 2024 5,715 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 31 Aug 2023 5,715 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 5,715 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 5,715 miles

Front tyre perishing to sidewalls

Rear tyre perishing to sidewalls

Fail 23 May 2018 5,715 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 5,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 5,715 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 5,715 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 5,715 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 5,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 5,715 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 5,715 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 5,715 miles

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

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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HY51 MDK 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 61.1%.

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 HY51 MDK, 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 HY51 MDK registered?

HY51 MDK is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 18 February 2002.

Is HY51 MDK safe to buy?

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