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FE51 NKX

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,347 mi
Last recorded3,347 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NKX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 3,347 miles

silencers a bit noisey.may need extra baffles.

Pass 5 May 2007
Fail 1 Jun 2006 2,799 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 2,799 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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FE51 NKX is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 11,153 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE51 NKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FE51 NKX?

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What year was FE51 NKX registered?

FE51 NKX is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FE51 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 NKX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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