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Y636 YBK

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,316 mi
Last recorded15,316 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY636 YBK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 15,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 14,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 14,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Fork gaiters fitted so unable to inspect

Pass 1 Jul 2023 14,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 13,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 13,745 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 13,697 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 13,481 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 12,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 12,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 12,383 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 11,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 10,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,372 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 10,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,482 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 9,103 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,956 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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Y636 YBK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y636 YBK, 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 Y636 YBK registered?

Y636 YBK is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 9 June 2001.

Is Y636 YBK safe to buy?

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