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YR52 RAU

2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,317 mi
Last recorded14,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster6,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 RAU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 14,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 14,317 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 1,062 miles

no chain gaurd fitted

no front mudgaurd

Pass 23 Jun 2020 975 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 805 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 528 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 2 miles

DAY TIME M O T... NO LIGHTS..

Fail 28 May 2016 2 miles

DAY TIME M O T... NO LIGHTS..

Horn missing (1.7.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 10,858 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 10,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,641 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,027 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 9,115 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,973 miles

front tyre on wear limit(borderline pass)

rear tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,159 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 5,208 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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YR52 RAU is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YR52 RAU, 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 YR52 RAU registered?

YR52 RAU is a 2002 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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The MOT history for YR52 RAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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