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1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster
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Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central Rear Outer Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))
Front front forks have very slight pitting
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed front tyre showing signs of age and sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil front fork has slight misting (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion front r/hand fork has very slight misting (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
gear lever seized
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?
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V979 DNL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Multi-colour with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 V979 DNL, 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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V979 DNL is a 1999 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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