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LF51 GYB

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

21,695 mi
Last recorded21,695 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 GYB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 21,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 20,223 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 20,018 miles

Exhaust noisy May not be standard (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 19,790 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 18,964 miles

belt guard missing

Fail 26 May 2021 18,962 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

belt guard missing

Pass 19 Oct 2019 18,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,146 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 17,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 17,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,619 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 11,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2015 11,816 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 9,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 9,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 4,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 4,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 2,185 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 1,623 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 GYB is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF51 GYB?

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What year was LF51 GYB registered?

LF51 GYB is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is LF51 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 GYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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