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SF51 VKR

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,701 mi
Last recorded14,701 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 VKR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 14,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 14,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 10,013 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 5,508 miles
Pass 28 May 2011
Pass 22 May 2010 6,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 5,530 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 5,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 5,160 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 4,561 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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SF51 VKR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SF51 VKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF51 VKR?

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What year was SF51 VKR registered?

SF51 VKR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SF51 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 VKR shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF51 VKR have outstanding finance?

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