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HX54 HWE

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,913 mi
Last recorded12,913 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 HWE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 12,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 12,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 12,350 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 12,071 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 12,066 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 11,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 10,688 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,616 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 16,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,959 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 12,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 11,756 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,546 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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HX54 HWE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HX54 HWE, 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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HX54 HWE is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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