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W368 SYA

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 SYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025
Pass 16 Jul 2022
Pass 5 Jun 2021 4,655 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 4,655 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 4,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2018 4,655 miles

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 24 Mar 2012 2,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,398 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 26,398 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,574 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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W368 SYA is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W368 SYA, 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 W368 SYA registered?

W368 SYA is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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