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WU51 LWX

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,653 mi
Last recorded15,653 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 LWX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 15,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 15,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 15,628 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 14,997 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 14,416 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 13,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,210 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 12,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 12,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,046 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

battery strap nut missing

front brake pads low

front tyre side wall cracked

throttle slow to return

Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

battery clamp missing

Fail 26 Aug 2014 8,484 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

battery clamp missing

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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WU51 LWX is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU51 LWX, 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 WU51 LWX registered?

WU51 LWX is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is WU51 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 LWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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