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GX55 JUO

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,028 mi
Last recorded12,028 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 JUO
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 12,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 11,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 10,279 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 9,364 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 9,310 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 7,678 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 7,678 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 7,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 7,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 7,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 7,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 7,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,363 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 7,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 7,184 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?

Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
473
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 20
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 14
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GX55 JUO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 10,393 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 883L Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX55 JUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX55 JUO registered?

GX55 JUO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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