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Y56 ODX

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

16,208 mi
Last recorded16,208 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY56 ODX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 16,208 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight warp in rear brake disc. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 14,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 14,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 12,972 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear inner brake pad getting low. (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 11,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 9,853 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 8,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 5,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 4,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 3,996 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 3,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 2,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 2,283 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 1,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 1,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y56 ODX is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y56 ODX, 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 Y56 ODX registered?

Y56 ODX is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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