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VX04 UTV

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

11,983 mi
Last recorded11,983 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 UTV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 11,983 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 11,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 11,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 10,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 10,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 9,340 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 8,404 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 7,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 7,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,566 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,678 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 6,678 miles

Offside Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 May 2013 5,418 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 24 May 2012 4,232 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 3,594 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 3,594 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 May 2010 2,653 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 1,934 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 1,934 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 1,567 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 1,567 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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VX04 UTV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VX04 UTV, 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 VX04 UTV registered?

VX04 UTV is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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