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Y129 DGK

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,153 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 DGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2021

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020
Pass 24 Sep 2019
Pass 24 Jul 2018

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016

Front Lower springer pivots worn

Sidecar attachment Pivot point slightly deteriorated. (5.1.2)

Sidecar attachment Pivot point slightly worn. (5.1.2)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight toe-out (5.3.1a)

Sidecar wheel alignment has slight vertical misalignment. (5.3.2)

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Sidecar wheel bearings have slight play (5.2.3c)

no front fender fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has been modified (2.3.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009
Pass 30 Jul 2008

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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Y129 DGK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 11,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y129 DGK, 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 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y129 DGK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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