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W215 JNC

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 1203cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,164 mi
Last recorded2,164 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 JNC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,203cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 2,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 1,735 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 1,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 1,140 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 1,140 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 3,037 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 238 miles

chainguard missing

slightly noisy exhaust

Pass 25 Aug 2017 223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 223 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 16 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 5,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 5,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 5,053 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 4,774 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 4,638 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 4,481 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,307 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 3,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 2,951 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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W215 JNC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 1,203cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 8,984 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 W215 JNC, 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 26 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 W215 JNC registered?

W215 JNC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W215 JNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W215 JNC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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