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FP04 BYS

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,715 mi
Last recorded2,715 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 BYS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 2,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 2,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 2,652 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 2,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 2,453 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 2,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 2,353 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 2,286 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 2,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 2,014 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 2,002 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 2,002 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 1,686 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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FP04 BYS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster 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 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 FP04 BYS, 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 FP04 BYS registered?

FP04 BYS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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