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RX51 UAK

2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,815 mi
Last recorded27,815 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 88310,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 UAK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 27,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 26,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 26,729 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 22,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 19,543 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front tyre feels very low on pressure

Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,121 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear tyre has wear on sidewall front handle bars are rubber mounted slight movement

Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,744 miles

Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 18,744 miles

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the wheel (2.3.7)

Drive belt guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 18,734 miles

Drive belt guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear tyre side wall badly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2014 17,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 17,110 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 17,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 15,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 8,019 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 4,950 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 4,447 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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RX51 UAK is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 10,702 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 Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 UAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX51 UAK registered?

RX51 UAK is a 2001 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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