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GN05 BWW

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,374 mi
Last recorded13,374 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 BWW
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 13,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 12,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 12,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 11,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 11,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 11,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 11,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 11,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 10,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 6,757 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,082 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 2,351 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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GN05 BWW is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GN05 BWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN05 BWW registered?

GN05 BWW is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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