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AE55 CZA

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 1202cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

15,151 mi
Last recorded15,151 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CZA
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,202cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 15,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2020 14,652 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 14,652 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 14,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 13,269 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 12,873 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,546 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,822 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 8,920 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 6,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 5,876 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 4,333 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 4,333 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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AE55 CZA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 1,202cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE55 CZA, 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 AE55 CZA registered?

AE55 CZA is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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