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GX55 ENR

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,972 mi
Last recorded10,972 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 ENR
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 10,972 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 10,972 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 10,731 miles

Neutral light not working.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,030 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 4,823 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 3,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 3,073 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 1,396 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 1,779 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 1,407 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 ENR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ENR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX55 ENR registered?

GX55 ENR is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is GX55 ENR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 ENR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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