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HX05 KHF

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,449 mi
Last recorded19,449 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 KHF
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 19,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 19,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 19,248 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 18,602 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 18,218 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 17,947 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 17,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 17,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 16,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 16,406 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 15,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,323 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,167 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,744 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 8,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,245 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 3,618 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 19 Apr 2008 3,618 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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HX05 KHF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HX05 KHF, 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 HX05 KHF registered?

HX05 KHF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is HX05 KHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 KHF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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