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YL02 FVJ

2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Gold Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,143 mi
Last recorded22,143 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,867 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 FVJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 22,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 19,671 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 18,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 13,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 10,318 miles

Front mudguard missing

Pass 21 Jun 2021 6,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 4,277 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 4,277 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 2,428 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 585 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 585 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,163 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 18,163 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 17,157 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 16,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 16,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,043 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 6,909 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL02 FVJ?

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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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