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WU51 LXA

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

4,804 mi
Last recorded4,804 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 4,804 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 4,801 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 4,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 4,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 4,346 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 3,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 2,404 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2014
Pass 25 Jun 2014

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013
Pass 14 Sep 2012
Pass 26 Jun 2012
Fail 26 Jun 2012

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011
Pass 15 Mar 2010 2,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 2,279 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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WU51 LXA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

WU51 LXA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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