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2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster
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16,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fromt mudguard is missing. Original mudguard is metal and contains a brace to support the top of fork legs. Without the brace forks may flex and loosen spindle in time. Forks are tight currently and exhibit no flex.
Fromt mudguard is missing. Original mudguard is metal and contains a brace to support the top of fork legs. Without the brace forks may flex and loosen spindle in time. Forks are tight currently and exhibit no flex.
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?
Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
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GN05 SMU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SMU, 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 GN05 SMU registered?
GN05 SMU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 8 June 2005.
Is GN05 SMU safe to buy?
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