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LW51 ZLX

2002 Harley Davidson XL883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley Davidson XL88316,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 ZLX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL883
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 54,160 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 52,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 50,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

SMALL CRACKS IN DRIVE BELT

Fail 22 May 2024 50,884 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

SMALL CRACKS IN DRIVE BELT

Pass 12 May 2023 48,266 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracks in belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively need investigating (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 48,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracks in belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively need investigating (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 45,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 42,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,098 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,758 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,706 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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LW51 ZLX is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LW51 ZLX, 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 LW51 ZLX registered?

LW51 ZLX is a 2002 Harley Davidson XL883, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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