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2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

White Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,475 mi
Last recorded15,475 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 USD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 15,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 14,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 13,091 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 12,279 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,278 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 10,278 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,188 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 10,188 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2010 9,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 8,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 7,144 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 7,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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BX05 USD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in White with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX05 USD, 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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BX05 USD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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