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GN05 SMU

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,979 mi
Last recorded16,979 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 SMU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 16,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 16,288 miles

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.

Fail 29 Mar 2025 16,288 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 15,107 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 15,098 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 13,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 13,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 11,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 11,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,663 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,400 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 4,819 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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