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GX04 KWB

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 888cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,712 mi
Last recorded11,712 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 KWB
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine888cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 11,712 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 11,562 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 11,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 11,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,155 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018
Fail 2 May 2018

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2016 19,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 19,299 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 14,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 10,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,567 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 9,553 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 28 May 2008 8,627 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 7,814 miles

throttle sticking slightly on offside steering lock

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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GX04 KWB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 888cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX04 KWB, 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 GX04 KWB registered?

GX04 KWB is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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The MOT history for GX04 KWB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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