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NK51 HZR

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025
Pass 13 Aug 2022
Pass 9 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019
Fail 25 Jan 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016
Pass 8 Jun 2015

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014
Fail 13 May 2014

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,654 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 16,654 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 13,310 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 13,293 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,144 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 11,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,386 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,601 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 6,440 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 HZR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

NK51 HZR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NK51 HZR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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