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NK53 HWC

2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

610 mi
Last recorded610 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 HWC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 610 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 610 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 573 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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NK53 HWC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 6,646 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 NK53 HWC, 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 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK53 HWC registered?

NK53 HWC is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is NK53 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 HWC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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