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5793 RU

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

695 mi
Last recorded695 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5793 RU
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 651 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 615 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 557 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 492 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 439 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 409 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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5793 RU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5793 RU, 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 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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5793 RU is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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