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VX51 YKT

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationVX51 YKT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026

Lights masked at time of test

Pass 8 May 2025

Lights masked at time of test

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024

No lights fitted at time of test.

Pass 4 May 2023

Lights masked at time of test.

Pass 28 Apr 2022

Lights masked at time of test.

Pass 28 Apr 2021

Lights masked at time of test.

Pass 22 May 2019 25,700 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 22,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 19,553 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 19,553 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,921 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2016 13,921 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2013 13,242 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 13,209 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 10,611 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 10,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 9,345 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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VX51 YKT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX51 YKT, 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

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What year was VX51 YKT registered?

VX51 YKT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for VX51 YKT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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