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YN51 VGD

2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,580 mi
Last recorded22,580 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R11,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VGD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 22,580 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 22,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 21,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 21,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 21,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,635 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 18,820 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,263 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,847 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 7,847 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 7,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 6,865 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,793 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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YN51 VGD is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YN51 VGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN51 VGD registered?

YN51 VGD is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YN51 VGD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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