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X227 AHW

2001 Harley Davidson XL883

Maroon Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,573 mi
Last recorded15,573 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Harley Davidson XL88313,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 AHW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 15,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 15,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 14,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 14,242 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 14,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 13,695 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 13,625 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,892 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 11,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,267 miles

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

slight play in steering head bearings

Pass 9 May 2009 9,692 miles

Nearside mirror missing.

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 May 2008 8,410 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL883?

Based on 13,192 MOT tests across 1,361 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,361
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 60
reflector on motorcycle missing 52
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 47
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 43
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 43
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X227 AHW is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL883 in Maroon with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 13,095 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 XL883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X227 AHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X227 AHW registered?

X227 AHW is a 2001 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X227 AHW safe to buy?

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