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W532 RNU

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,939 mi
Last recorded26,939 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 RNU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 26,939 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 26,937 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 26,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,116 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 21,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 21,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 May 2012 20,489 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 19,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2010 18,691 miles

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 16 May 2009 17,676 miles

Front and rear flexable brake hose ferrules corroded

Front brake pads wearing different

Pass 30 May 2008 15,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 13,899 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,487 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 12,487 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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W532 RNU is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W532 RNU, 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 W532 RNU registered?

W532 RNU is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 3 June 2000.

Is W532 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W532 RNU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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