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T371 ABK

1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,149 mi
Last recorded43,149 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 ABK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 43,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 41,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 16,235 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 1,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,977 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,222 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 28,174 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,976 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 27,535 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

HORN INSECURE FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

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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T371 ABK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 10,733 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 T371 ABK, 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 27 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 T371 ABK registered?

T371 ABK is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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