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AE04 NZB

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

17,106 mi
Last recorded17,106 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 NZB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 17,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 16,879 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 16,879 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 13,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 12,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 12,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 11,650 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,111 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 10,444 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,478 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,342 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2010 7,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,482 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,177 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 3,351 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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AE04 NZB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE04 NZB, 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 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE04 NZB registered?

AE04 NZB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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