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D5 SFD

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,479 mi
Last recorded20,479 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SFD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 20,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 20,275 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 19,963 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 19,341 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 18,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,494 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 18,472 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,262 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 18,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 17,846 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 17,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 16,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,110 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 9,387 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 6,149 miles

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

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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D5 SFD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 SFD, 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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What year was D5 SFD registered?

D5 SFD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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