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GX55 ENH

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,288 mi
Last recorded37,288 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 ENH
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 36,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 33,639 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 30,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 28,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 27,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 26,645 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 25,936 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 25,680 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,562 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,101 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 22,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,522 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,923 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 18,915 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,078 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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GX55 ENH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange 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 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 GX55 ENH, 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 GX55 ENH registered?

GX55 ENH is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GX55 ENH 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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