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FB51 CNV

2002 Harley Davidson XL883

Turquoise Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,143 mi
Last recorded20,143 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley Davidson XL88316,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 CNV
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 20,143 miles

Exhaust noisy Noise clearly in excess of that emitted by similar motorcycle fitted with standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 20,143 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

clutch pin lever circlip missing

Pass 4 Sep 2024 19,747 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 19,422 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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FB51 CNV is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL883 in Turquoise with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB51 CNV, 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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FB51 CNV is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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