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2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
reg/plate
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?
Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.
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BU05 MRO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BU05 MRO, 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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BU05 MRO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 June 2005.
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