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2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,330 mi
Last recorded20,330 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 UPR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 20,330 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 20,325 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 13,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 7,746 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

n/s/f footrest slightly loose.

rear tyre has slight damage to the sidewall.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 7,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

n/s/f footrest slightly loose.

rear tyre has slight damage.

Pass 20 Aug 2021 7,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre has slight damage

Pass 21 Aug 2020 7,487 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre has slight damage

Pass 9 Aug 2019 7,311 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre has slight damage

Pass 17 Aug 2018 7,224 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

exhaust noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2017 11,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 6,642 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre has slight damage on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2015 6,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 5,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 3,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 2,842 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53 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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EU55 UPR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red 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 EU55 UPR, 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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EU55 UPR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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