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AE55 CZX

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Gold Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,217 mi
Last recorded8,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CZX
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 8,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 8,099 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 7,930 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 7,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Pitting on fork stanchion, not causing leaks or issues. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 7,566 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Brake control 2 light switch inoperative. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2020 6,792 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 6,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 6,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 6,687 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 6,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,942 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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AE55 CZX is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Gold with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,393 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 CZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AE55 CZX registered?

AE55 CZX is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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