Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster

Red and Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 883 cc

T12 BKWMOT history

T12 BKW is a red and grey petrol Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 7,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
7,769 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 BKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XL883C Sportster
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 BKW was last recorded at 7,769 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2023: 7,325 miles, lower than 50,500 miles on 27 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
7,630 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,769 miles
  • 2024 – 7,630 miles
  • 2023 – 7,325 miles
  • 2019 – 50,500 miles
  • 2018 – 50,147 miles
  • 2017 – 49,720 miles
  • 2016 – 48,430 miles
  • 2015 – 43,835 miles
  • 2013 – 40,458 miles
  • 2012 – 35,359 miles
  • 2011 – 27,366 miles
  • 2010 – 21,303 miles
  • 2008 – 17,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,769 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim.

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,769 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    7,769 miles
    Test number
    957626031430
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass7,630 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    7,630 miles
    Test number
    432894233158
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass7,325 miles (-43,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    7,325 miles
    Test number
    755837938652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,500 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    198182217197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,147 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    446437336796
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  6. Pass49,720 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,720 miles
    Test number
    999332985311
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly noise
  7. Pass48,430 miles (+4,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,430 miles
    Test number
    109110253219
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  8. Pass43,835 miles (+3,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,835 miles
    Test number
    455279575061
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
  9. Pass40,458 miles (+5,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    779192113367
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  10. Pass35,359 miles (+7,993)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,359 miles
    Test number
    626294832006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,366 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,366 miles
    Test number
    466513431072
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  12. Pass27,366 miles (+6,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,366 miles
    Test number
    758763131067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  13. Pass21,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,303 miles
    Test number
    973809020024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail21,303 miles (+11)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,303 miles
    Test number
    111636820039
    • FailureFront Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)
    • FailureRoller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  15. Fail21,292 miles (+3,524)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,292 miles
    Test number
    752239010098
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • FailureRear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)
  16. Pass17,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,768 miles
    Test number
    661180948393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,768 miles
    Test number
    692190548356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 BKW

Does T12 BKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 BKW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 BKW?
The MOT on T12 BKW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 BKW done?
T12 BKW was recorded at 7,769 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026.
Has T12 BKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 BKW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on T12 BKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T12 BKW find?
T12 BKW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; front tyre worn close to the legal limit.

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