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Y649 OPV

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,289 mi
Last recorded39,289 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 OPV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,289 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 37,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 35,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlight slightly loose on rivets

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 34,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 28,735 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 25,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 22,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 20,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 18,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 15,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 13,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 11,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 6,852 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 2,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 2,754 miles

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 2,236 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 2,029 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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Y649 OPV 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 Y649 OPV, 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 Y649 OPV registered?

Y649 OPV is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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