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DL51 AJV

2002 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,738 mi
Last recorded12,738 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley Davidson XL88316,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL51 AJV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 12,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 12,286 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 12,286 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure linkage bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 11,888 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 10,935 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 10,917 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 10,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 9,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 8,772 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 8,772 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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DL51 AJV is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Harley Davidson XL883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 16,980 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 DL51 AJV, 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 24 years old, this Harley Davidson XL883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DL51 AJV registered?

DL51 AJV is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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