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2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake excessively binding due to rear brake pedal sticking on (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre fouling another component (5.2.3 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster?
Based on 5,468 MOT tests across 506 vehicles.
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HX55 HVH is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 HX55 HVH, 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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HX55 HVH is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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