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W778 RVM

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,062 mi
Last recorded16,062 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 RVM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 16,062 miles

Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Suspension modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Suspect fuel leak

Pass 22 Jul 2022 14,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 14,123 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 14,120 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 14,119 miles

Front mudguard not fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 14,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front mudguard not fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 14,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 14,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 14,111 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 14,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 14,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 13,342 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2010 10,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,658 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 8,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,310 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 7,901 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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W778 RVM is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W778 RVM, 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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W778 RVM is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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