Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 883 cc

T12 HDCMOT history

T12 HDC is a black petrol Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster first used on 19 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,356 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 HDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Harley-Davidson
Model
XL883C Sportster
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
883 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 HDC was last recorded at 85,356 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,356 miles · 24 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,356 miles
  • 2025 – 85,029 miles
  • 2024 – 84,847 miles
  • 2023 – 84,589 miles
  • 2021 – 84,509 miles
  • 2020 – 84,305 miles
  • 2019 – 84,186 miles
  • 2018 – 83,906 miles
  • 2017 – 83,686 miles
  • 2016 – 83,411 miles
  • 2015 – 82,817 miles
  • 2014 – 81,589 miles
  • 2013 – 71,262 miles
  • 2012 – 56,647 miles
  • 2011 – 40,615 miles
  • 2010 – 25,113 miles
  • 2009 – 12,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,356 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    738130010834
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail85,356 miles (+327)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,356 miles
    Test number
    273076823648
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,029 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    988043236443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    955142813848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,847 miles (+258)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    812206061279
    • Repaired at testRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,589 miles
    Test number
    688746035070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,589 miles (+80)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,589 miles
    Test number
    625059866221
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

  8. Pass84,509 miles (+204)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,509 miles
    Test number
    385160233102
    • DangerousFront Tyre perished in tread grooves and sidewalls.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre starting to perish.

  9. Pass84,305 miles (+119)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,305 miles
    Test number
    105008945923
    • MinorRear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc worn and slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Front tyre worn unevenly, also starting to perish within primary and secondary grooves.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Footrest slightly loose Footrest hanger slightly loose. (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust system fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass84,186 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,186 miles
    Test number
    993978972937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust silencers fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Fail84,182 miles (+276)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,182 miles
    Test number
    920812201025
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear brake disc warped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MinorRear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust noisy Aftermarket exhaust silencers fitted at time of test. (8.1.1 (a))

  12. Pass83,906 miles (+220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    83,906 miles
    Test number
    816171441669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket exhaust fitted

  13. Pass83,686 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,686 miles
    Test number
    988302437242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,411 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,411 miles
    Test number
    465318083402
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFloor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over the entire structure of the motorcycle

  15. Fail83,411 miles (+594)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,411 miles
    Test number
    286668550608
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFloor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over the entire structure of the motorcycle

  16. Pass82,817 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    219590725273
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  17. Fail82,817 miles (+1,228)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    846869315242
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryFront Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
    • AdvisoryMotorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  18. Pass81,589 miles (+10,327)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    965306924103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteL.h footrest rubber worn

  19. Pass71,262 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    309254463031
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteFront mudguard heavily corroded

  20. Fail71,262 miles (+14,615)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    129591853481
    • FailureRear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)
    • FailureThrottle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteFront mudguard heavily corroded

  21. Pass56,647 miles (+16,032)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    115662352445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteRear brake caliper excessively worn
    • NoteRear brake pad pin excessively worn by disc

  22. Pass40,615 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,615 miles
    Test number
    315996031018
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine rpm slightly increases on right lock

  23. Fail40,615 miles (+15,502)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,615 miles
    Test number
    517346931023
    • Repaired at testRear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine rpm slightly increases on right lock

  24. Pass25,113 miles (+12,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    230906610007
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  25. Pass12,121 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    12,121 miles
    Test number
    260027139000
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Questions about T12 HDC

Does T12 HDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 HDC is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 HDC?
The MOT on T12 HDC is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 HDC done?
T12 HDC was recorded at 85,356 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,191 miles a year.
Has T12 HDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 HDC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 HDC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T12 HDC find?
T12 HDC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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