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HX05 GCO

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,449 mi
Last recorded47,449 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 GCO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 47,449 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,410 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 45,376 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffles fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 43,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 42,844 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 42,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,405 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 35,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 29,674 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,138 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,045 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 17,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 6,914 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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HX05 GCO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HX05 GCO, 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 HX05 GCO registered?

HX05 GCO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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