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GX05 KLS

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,465 mi
Last recorded8,465 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 KLS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 8,465 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 8,403 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 8,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 7,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 7,833 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 7,825 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 7,406 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 7,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 7,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 6,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 6,625 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight cracking in front tyre sidewalls.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 6,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Slight cracking in front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 5,826 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 3,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 2,923 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 KLS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KLS, 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 KLS registered?

GX05 KLS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 KLS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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