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HX55 HVK

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,449 mi
Last recorded10,449 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2024 10,449 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 9,906 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 9,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 7,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 4,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 4,547 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 4,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 3,060 miles

both tyres have low air pressure

Pass 30 Aug 2008 2,574 miles

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 HVK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVK, 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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What year was HX55 HVK registered?

HX55 HVK is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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