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BX55 VFZ

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,973 mi
Last recorded7,973 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 VFZ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 7,973 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 7,973 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 7,966 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2021 6,910 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 5,848 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 5,059 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 4,466 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 3,817 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 3,816 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 3,816 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 3,735 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 2,392 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 1,860 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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BX55 VFZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black 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 XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 9,969 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 VFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX55 VFZ registered?

BX55 VFZ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is BX55 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX55 VFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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