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W486 BOT

2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,212 mi
Last recorded10,212 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster8,984 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 BOT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 10,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 10,208 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 9,935 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 9,935 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 9,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 9,370 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 8,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 8,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 8,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,612 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,231 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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W486 BOT 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 W486 BOT, 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.

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W486 BOT is a 2000 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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