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BX54 YGR

2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,337 mi
Last recorded44,337 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster11,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 YGR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,337 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 44,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,880 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 43,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,614 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 43,614 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 43,393 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 43,393 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,928 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 42,928 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,005 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 42,005 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 May 2017 40,819 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 40,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,497 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,804 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,532 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 21,174 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 17,227 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,742 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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BX54 YGR is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX54 YGR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX54 YGR registered?

BX54 YGR is a 2004 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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