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Y848 HHL

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,481 mi
Last recorded4,481 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 HHL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 4,481 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 4,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 4,465 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 4,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 4,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 4,444 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 4,380 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 4,374 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 4,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 4,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 4,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 4,216 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 4,208 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 4,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 4,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 4,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 3,970 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 3,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 3,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 3,445 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,385 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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Y848 HHL is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y848 HHL, 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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Y848 HHL is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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