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2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
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)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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
How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?
Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GX05 GYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for GX05 GYF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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