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2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

630 mi
Last recorded630 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 PFW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 630 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 624 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 570 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 13,748 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 13,736 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 9,774 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,663 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,558 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,208 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 9,186 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 8,500 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 8,500 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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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V2 PFW is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V2 PFW, 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 V2 PFW registered?

V2 PFW is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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