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2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster
MOT Status
ValidMileage
22,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front mudguard missing
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
No lights fitted at time of test
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?
Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL02 FVJ is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Gold with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 6,867 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YL02 FVJ, 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 24 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 YL02 FVJ registered?
YL02 FVJ is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 12 August 2002.
Is YL02 FVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL02 FVJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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