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HX55 HVH

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

195 mi
Last recorded195 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 HVH
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 195 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 195 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding due to rear brake pedal sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 12 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 12 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 5,036 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 5,036 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 3,292 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 32,134 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,088 miles

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 32,088 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2017

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Mar 2017

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 23,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 23,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 17,110 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2014 16,210 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,874 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 14,704 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,887 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 7,886 miles

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.

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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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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