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Y927 GCA

2001 Harley-davidson XL883C

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,268 mi
Last recorded16,268 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C16,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY927 GCA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 16,268 miles

Front Tyre Dot code : 2616

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre Dot code : 2915

Pass 30 Apr 2025 16,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre 9 years old

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Weld by seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre Also 10 years old ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 15,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 15,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 15,647 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 15,582 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 14,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 13,888 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 13,333 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 12,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,681 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 10,529 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 9,687 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 9,553 miles

Clutch fluid hose chaffed badly [not leaking when tested]

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 9,553 miles

Clutch fluid hose chaffed badly [not leaking when tested]

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,861 miles

Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C?

Based on 6,019 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 26
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 17
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Y927 GCA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 16,062 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL883C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y927 GCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y927 GCA registered?

Y927 GCA is a 2001 Harley-davidson XL883C, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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