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HS05 DEL

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,688 mi
Last recorded16,688 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster9,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS05 DEL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 16,688 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 15,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 13,925 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 11,657 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 11,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 8,135 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 6,280 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 6,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 5,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 3,507 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 3,260 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 2,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 2,807 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 2,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 1,887 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 1,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 654 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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HS05 DEL is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 9,388 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS05 DEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HS05 DEL?

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What year was HS05 DEL registered?

HS05 DEL is a 2005 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is HS05 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS05 DEL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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