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M12 LUS

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,988 mi
Last recorded38,988 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 LUS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 38,988 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 38,704 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,318 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 38,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 37,883 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 36,631 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 36,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,465 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 26 May 2018 36,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,282 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,721 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 24,325 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 16,193 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,396 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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M12 LUS 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 94.7%.

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 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 M12 LUS, 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 M12 LUS registered?

M12 LUS is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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