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BU54 NZY

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Blue Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,064 mi
Last recorded12,064 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 NZY
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,064 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 12,064 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,607 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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BU54 NZY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Blue with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU54 NZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 NZY registered?

BU54 NZY is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is BU54 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 NZY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU54 NZY have outstanding finance?

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