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DX55 JWL

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,869 mi
Last recorded36,869 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 JWL
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 36,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 36,177 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 34,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 32,934 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 32,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,795 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,728 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,105 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,187 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 25,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,807 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 23,807 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,738 miles

Front tyre just legal

Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 18,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,348 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 7,986 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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DX55 JWL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DX55 JWL, 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 DX55 JWL registered?

DX55 JWL is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is DX55 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 JWL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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