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KX55 LDV

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,535 mi
Last recorded12,535 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 LDV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 12,535 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 12,535 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 12,102 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 12,102 miles

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 11,196 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Cracking on sidewall of tyre

Rear Slight damage to tyre

Pass 27 May 2022 10,803 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 10,647 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 9,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 9,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,064 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 7,923 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

belt damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2014 6,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 5,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 4,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 4,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 2,350 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 1,374 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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KX55 LDV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KX55 LDV, 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 KX55 LDV registered?

KX55 LDV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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