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YXE 211

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,437 mi
Last recorded7,437 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYXE 211
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 7,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 5,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 4,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 3,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 3,411 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 3,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 3,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake travel

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 3,351 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 3,078 miles

all indicators removed on re-test

Fail 5 Dec 2014 3,078 miles

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 2,220 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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YXE 211 is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 8,984 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 YXE 211, 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 26 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YXE 211 registered?

YXE 211 is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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