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BU54 NZK

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,053 mi
Last recorded33,053 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 NZK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 33,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 32,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 32,014 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 30,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 29,815 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 29,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 27,543 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking When Operated (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 26,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 24,989 miles

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 24,551 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,848 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 2,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 2,938 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 527 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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BU54 NZK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU54 NZK, 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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BU54 NZK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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