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BX55 VFD

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,232 mi
Last recorded14,232 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VFD
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 14,232 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 14,232 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 8,845 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 3,775 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 3,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 3,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 3,344 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 2,976 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 2,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 1,686 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 1,558 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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BX55 VFD is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX55 VFD, 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.

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BX55 VFD is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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