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VA51 XMC

2002 Harley-davidson XL883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,157 mi
Last recorded3,157 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R8,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XMC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 3,157 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 3,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 3,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 2,936 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 2,518 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 2,518 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 2,500 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883R?

Based on 906 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
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VA51 XMC is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 8,742 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 XL883R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA51 XMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VA51 XMC registered?

VA51 XMC is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is VA51 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 XMC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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