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H4 XLC

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,336 mi
Last recorded22,336 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 XLC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 22,336 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,971 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 21,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 21,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 21,512 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 18,969 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 17,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,459 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,625 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,455 miles

oil cap missing

Pass 10 Apr 2009 9,785 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,597 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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H4 XLC is a 2005 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 92.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 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 H4 XLC, 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 21 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 H4 XLC registered?

H4 XLC is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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