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NK51 HZP

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,429 mi
Last recorded27,429 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 HZP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 27,429 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2025 27,429 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 27,423 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 26,858 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2023 26,858 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2022 25,880 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 25,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2019 25,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 25,630 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 24,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 24,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 24,507 miles

Front Fender Not Fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,143 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 22,639 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 22,639 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 22,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 17,839 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,809 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 6,150 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 3,840 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 3,784 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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NK51 HZP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NK51 HZP, 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 HZP registered?

NK51 HZP is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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