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W527 WGC

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,693 mi
Last recorded13,693 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW527 WGC
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 13,693 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 13,693 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,670 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 13,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 12,752 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 9,739 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,700 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 9,188 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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W527 WGC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W527 WGC, 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 W527 WGC registered?

W527 WGC is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W527 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W527 WGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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