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AY05 EFR

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,447 mi
Last recorded20,447 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 EFR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 20,447 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 19,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,630 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 16,971 miles

Exhaust noisy Decibel killers fitted to the exhaust system at time of test (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 16,763 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 16,695 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 6,008 miles

N/S & O/S Rear shock-absorber's have reduced damping effort

Fail 3 Jul 2019 6,008 miles

N/S & O/S Rear shock-absorber's have reduced damping effort

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 15,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,227 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 14,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 14,243 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 11,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 5,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 3,627 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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AY05 EFR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AY05 EFR, 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 AY05 EFR registered?

AY05 EFR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is AY05 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 EFR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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