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DX05 HVA

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,487 mi
Last recorded13,487 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 HVA
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 13,487 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 13,487 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 13,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 20,019 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 11,569 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,319 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 17,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 10,331 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 9,656 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 9,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 8,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 8,277 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 5,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 2,880 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 2,880 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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DX05 HVA is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX05 HVA, 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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What year was DX05 HVA registered?

DX05 HVA is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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