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Y232 LCF

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY232 LCF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025
Pass 7 Oct 2020 29,931 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 28,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 28,326 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 27,634 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,844 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,076 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 19,073 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 14,640 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 14,640 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2006 12,100 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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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Y232 LCF is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 Y232 LCF, 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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Y232 LCF is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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