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OU04 DTK

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

2,068 mi
Last recorded2,068 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 DTK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 2,068 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 1,638 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 1,634 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 1,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 1,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 1,027 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 1,027 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021
Pass 1 Jun 2019

Chain guard missing ()

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

day time m o t / no lights fitted

front mudguard missing, replacement fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2019

Chain guard missing ()

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

day time m o t / no lights fitted

front mudguard missing, replacement fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 3 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 7,889 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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OU04 DTK is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU04 DTK, 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 OU04 DTK registered?

OU04 DTK is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is OU04 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 DTK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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