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W72 WGP

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,908 mi
Last recorded1,908 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 WGP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 1,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 1,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 1,858 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 1,768 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 1,599 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 1,599 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 219 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 216 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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W72 WGP is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Yellow 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 W72 WGP, 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 W72 WGP registered?

W72 WGP is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W72 WGP safe to buy?

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