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YJ53 VUL

2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,172 mi
Last recorded6,172 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 VUL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 3,281 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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YJ53 VUL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.0% with a typical mileage of 6,646 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 YJ53 VUL, 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 23 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 YJ53 VUL registered?

YJ53 VUL is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is YJ53 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 VUL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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