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WU52 VME

2002 Harley-davidson XL883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,229 mi
Last recorded10,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R8,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VME
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 10,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 9,972 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 9,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 9,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 9,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 9,551 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 9,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 8,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 8,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 6,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 5,855 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 2,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 2,019 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883R?

Based on 906 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 3
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
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WU52 VME is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 8,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU52 VME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883R typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU52 VME is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883R, first registered on 9 November 2002.

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