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GX05 GYF

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Yellow Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,011 mi
Last recorded41,011 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 GYF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 40,141 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 40,141 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,773 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 2,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 2,084 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016
Fail 16 May 2016

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 19,699 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 19,685 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 18,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 15,944 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear drive pulley showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,365 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 578 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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GX05 GYF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Yellow with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX05 GYF, 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 GX05 GYF registered?

GX05 GYF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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