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GH05 DYH

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,106 mi
Last recorded16,106 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH05 DYH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 16,106 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 15,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 15,262 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 14,496 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 13,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 13,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 12,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 12,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 12,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 12,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 12,240 miles

Front Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 11,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 11,347 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 11,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,771 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,237 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,770 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 3,842 miles

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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GH05 DYH is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GH05 DYH, 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 GH05 DYH registered?

GH05 DYH is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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