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WU51 ELW

2001 Harley Davidson Flhr

Red Petrol 1450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,463 mi
Last recorded43,463 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson Flhr22,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 ELW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFlhr
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,450cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 43,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,971 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,152 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 40,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 39,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 34,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,883 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 31,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,292 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 30,292 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 27,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,548 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 20,675 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,004 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Flhr?

Based on 11,706 MOT tests across 1,191 vehicles.

91.8%
Pass Rate
882
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
1,191
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
reflector on motorcycle missing 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 16
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WU51 ELW is a 2001 Harley Davidson Flhr in Red with a 1,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson Flhr models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 22,398 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 Flhr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 ELW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Flhr typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Harley Davidson Flhr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU51 ELW registered?

WU51 ELW is a 2001 Harley Davidson Flhr, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is WU51 ELW safe to buy?

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