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AY04 KUF

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Grey Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,179 mi
Last recorded27,179 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 KUF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 27,179 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 27,179 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 26,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 26,529 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 26,110 miles

Exhaust noisy custom built bike ---both tyres over 10 years (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 25,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 22,343 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 22,300 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 14,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 13,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 12,849 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 12,090 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 11,057 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 8,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 8,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 6,142 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 5,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 5,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 4,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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AY04 KUF is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Grey with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AY04 KUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY04 KUF?

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What year was AY04 KUF registered?

AY04 KUF is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is AY04 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 KUF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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