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WU51 LYT

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,581 mi
Last recorded16,581 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 LYT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 16,581 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 16,581 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

rear tyre rubbing wiring under rear mud guard

Pass 12 Jun 2021 16,581 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 16,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 16,581 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 15,565 miles

Headlight lens cracked!

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 15,565 miles

Headlight lens cracked!

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 16,203 miles

headlight cracked.

Fail 7 Nov 2009 16,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlight cracked.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,045 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear mono shock & swinging arm bushes slight wear!

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,832 miles

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

head light glass cracked!

Fail 28 Aug 2007 12,831 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Chain guard incomplete (6.2.1c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

head light glass cracked!

Pass 6 May 2006 8,586 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 8,586 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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 LYT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYT, 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 LYT registered?

WU51 LYT is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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