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HX55 JHO

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,274 mi
Last recorded26,274 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,274 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 26,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 25,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 25,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,859 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,353 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 24,353 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,944 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 Mar 2011 22,290 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,836 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 JHO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JHO, 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 JHO is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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