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WU51 EMF

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,057 mi
Last recorded20,057 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 EMF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 20,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 19,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,722 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 17,722 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 16,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 16,175 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2014 15,716 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,504 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,395 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,153 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 7,844 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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WU51 EMF is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 11,153 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU51 EMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 EMF registered?

WU51 EMF is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WU51 EMF shows 14 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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