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SN51 RZS

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationSN51 RZS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front wheel bearing slight rough

Pass 16 Nov 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019
Pass 13 Apr 2018

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,361 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 17,361 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,447 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 15,433 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 15,413 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 14,723 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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SN51 RZS is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN51 RZS, 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 SN51 RZS registered?

SN51 RZS is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is SN51 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 RZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN51 RZS have outstanding finance?

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