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HT02 EMJ

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,040 mi
Last recorded15,040 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 EMJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 15,040 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 15,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 13,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 12,903 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 12,369 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 12,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,010 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 11,422 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 10,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,219 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 10,128 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 9,864 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,561 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,348 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 8,938 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,774 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 8,274 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,863 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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HT02 EMJ is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 9,547 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 HT02 EMJ, 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 24 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT02 EMJ registered?

HT02 EMJ is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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The MOT history for HT02 EMJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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