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2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests
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
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
reg/plate
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?
Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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