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WV61 HSY

2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,906 mi
Last recorded37,906 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 127,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 HSY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 L Superlow 12
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 37,906 miles

Exhaust noisy also leaking slightly. (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 37,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 37,482 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding brake pedal pivot stiff/seized (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 36,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 36,498 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear caliper pins worn

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Fail 21 Jan 2022 36,498 miles

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear caliper pins worn

rear wheel bearings slightly rough

Pass 16 Jan 2021 30,038 miles

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

Rear rear caliper pins slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 23,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 16,381 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,271 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 5,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 3,730 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
581
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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WV61 HSY is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 7,198 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 883 L Superlow 12 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV61 HSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV61 HSY registered?

WV61 HSY is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL 883 L Superlow 12, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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