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DK55 AAJ

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,030 mi
Last recorded19,030 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 AAJ
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,348 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 12,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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DK55 AAJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK55 AAJ, 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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How do I check the history of DK55 AAJ?

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What year was DK55 AAJ registered?

DK55 AAJ is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is DK55 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 AAJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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