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AE05 CUW

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,468 mi
Last recorded33,468 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CUW
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 33,468 miles

Brake binding but not excessively rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 32,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 30,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 28,472 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 24,399 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,052 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 20,741 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2013 12,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,709 miles

Handlebars mounted slightly crooked

Pass 27 Sep 2008 7,820 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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AE05 CUW is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 9,969 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 CUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE05 CUW registered?

AE05 CUW is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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