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Y474 EJR

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,612 mi
Last recorded13,612 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 EJR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,612 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,917 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 12,917 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 11,541 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,541 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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Y474 EJR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y474 EJR, 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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What year was Y474 EJR registered?

Y474 EJR is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y474 EJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 EJR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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