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GN05 WLK

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 29,703 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,008 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 26,909 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 26,888 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

no hi beam tell tale

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,697 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,910 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 16,867 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,209 miles

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

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 WLK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WLK, 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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GN05 WLK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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