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EU05 YSP

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,175 mi
Last recorded14,175 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 YSP
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 14,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 14,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 14,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 13,899 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 13,894 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 13,774 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 Jul 2021 13,600 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 Jul 2020 12,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 10,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 9,643 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 9,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 9,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 8,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 8,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 7,287 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 6,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 6,133 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 4,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 4,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 3,218 miles

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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EU05 YSP is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EU05 YSP, 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 EU05 YSP registered?

EU05 YSP is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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