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AE05 CUX

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,667 mi
Last recorded15,667 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CUX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 15,667 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 15,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 15,224 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 15,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 14,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 13,217 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 11,309 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 11,038 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,654 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 8,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,843 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,078 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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AE05 CUX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue 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 AE05 CUX, 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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What year was AE05 CUX registered?

AE05 CUX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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