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SN04 RMV

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

10,768 mi
Last recorded10,768 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 RMV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 10,768 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 10,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 9,411 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 9,411 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 8,710 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 6,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 4,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 2,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 2,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 1,806 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 1,794 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 1,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 1,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 1,602 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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SN04 RMV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SN04 RMV, 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 SN04 RMV registered?

SN04 RMV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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The MOT history for SN04 RMV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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