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T565 SYA

1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,690 mi
Last recorded9,690 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster10,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT565 SYA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 9,690 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 9,690 miles

Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 9,688 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 9,685 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 9,602 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 9,511 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 16 May 2014 9,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 9,093 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 7,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 6,389 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 5,671 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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T565 SYA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 10,733 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 T565 SYA, 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 27 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 T565 SYA registered?

T565 SYA is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T565 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T565 SYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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