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WU11 JCY

2011 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,617 mi
Last recorded57,617 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 JCY
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 57,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 May 2026 57,617 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 56,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 49,260 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 49,151 miles

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre cracked /perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Nov 2023 42,186 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,090 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 33,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,316 miles

Front tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 18,495 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,817 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 13,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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WU11 JCY is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU11 JCY, 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 15 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU11 JCY registered?

WU11 JCY is a 2011 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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