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AY55 CEO

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,747 mi
Last recorded16,747 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CEO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 16,747 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 16,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 16,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 15,436 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,089 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 14,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 14,634 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,478 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 10,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 9,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 9,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 9,831 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 9,687 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 9,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,619 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 9,619 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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AY55 CEO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AY55 CEO, 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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AY55 CEO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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