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W338 AKN

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,868 mi
Last recorded15,868 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 AKN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 15,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Drive belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 4 Jun 2022 15,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 28 May 2021 15,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 22 May 2021 15,317 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 9 May 2020 15,189 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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Pass 11 May 2016 14,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 14,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 14,816 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 14,814 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 11,779 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 5,399 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 3,876 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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W338 AKN is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W338 AKN, 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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W338 AKN is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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