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GN05 YHF

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,114 mi
Last recorded41,114 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 YHF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,114 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,421 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,828 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 23,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 19,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 14,481 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 14,481 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,453 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 9,422 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 7,238 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 7,238 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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GN05 YHF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN05 YHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN05 YHF registered?

GN05 YHF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 6 August 2005.

Is GN05 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 YHF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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