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HX55 HVM

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,308 mi
Last recorded9,308 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 HVM
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 9,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 9,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 9,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 8,071 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 7,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 5,800 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,170 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 HVM is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

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

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