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YN04 EXS

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,476 mi
Last recorded41,476 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 EXS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 41,476 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 40,852 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 25,481 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,907 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,376 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,100 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 21,727 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 20,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,472 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 18,413 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,948 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 11,103 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 11,103 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 6,976 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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YN04 EXS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,133 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 YN04 EXS, 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 22 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN04 EXS registered?

YN04 EXS is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YN04 EXS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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