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NK51 HYC

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HYC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026
Pass 17 Apr 2025
Pass 27 May 2022 13,900 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 13,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 12,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 12,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,169 miles

Rear Cut in rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,823 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 11,823 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 11,589 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 11,589 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 11,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 11,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,249 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,103 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,354 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 9,354 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

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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NK51 HYC is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NK51 HYC, 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 NK51 HYC registered?

NK51 HYC is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is NK51 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 HYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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