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KX05 OWG

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,121 mi
Last recorded21,121 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 OWG
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 21,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 20,942 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 20,781 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 20,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 20,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 19,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 14,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 9,882 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 8,986 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 8,986 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 8,440 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 8,440 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2010 7,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,230 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 5,883 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster?

Based on 6,660 MOT tests across 669 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
514
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
669
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 37
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 34
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 30
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 19
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KX05 OWG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 9,060 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 XL883C Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX05 OWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX05 OWG registered?

KX05 OWG is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is KX05 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX05 OWG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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