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LF54 BUU

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,958 mi
Last recorded27,958 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 BUU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 27,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 26,617 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,129 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 25,111 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 20,781 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 20,704 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 15,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 12,124 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 8,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 5,710 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 2,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 2,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 2,568 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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LF54 BUU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LF54 BUU, 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 LF54 BUU registered?

LF54 BUU is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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