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LF51 CVV

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,397 mi
Last recorded23,397 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 CVV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 23,011 miles
Fail 6 May 2024 23,011 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working and rear and near side front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,954 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 20,990 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,195 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,961 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 17,958 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,427 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,193 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 10,004 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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LF51 CVV is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LF51 CVV, 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 LF51 CVV registered?

LF51 CVV is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is LF51 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 CVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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