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FN05 CCX

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,422 mi
Last recorded29,422 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 CCX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 29,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 29,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 29,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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 25 Oct 2021 27,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 26,888 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 21,835 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 21,835 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 19,892 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 18,774 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 17,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 17,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,255 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 16,293 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 16,293 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 1,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 5,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 2,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 2,058 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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FN05 CCX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN05 CCX, 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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FN05 CCX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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