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GN55 HBD

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,842 mi
Last recorded28,842 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 HBD
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 28,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 28,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 27,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,992 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 26,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,026 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 23,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 17,570 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,824 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 8,088 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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GN55 HBD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 9,969 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN55 HBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN55 HBD registered?

GN55 HBD is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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