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VU02 KNS

2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

3,653 mi
Last recorded3,653 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R9,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 KNS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883R
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 3,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 3,481 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 3,481 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 3,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 3,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 3,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 3,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 3,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 3,005 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 2,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 2,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 2,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 2,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 2,145 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 2,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 1,884 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 1,773 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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VU02 KNS is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VU02 KNS, 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 VU02 KNS registered?

VU02 KNS is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL 883R, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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