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LF55 FJV

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,941 mi
Last recorded21,941 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FJV
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 21,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 21,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit central ware (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 21,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp beam tapped up to strait line (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit central ware (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect silver on black new plate made up (0.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 19,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 17,606 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 17,606 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 16,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 16,592 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 14,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,628 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 10,623 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 9,630 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,410 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster?

Based on 5,170 MOT tests across 474 vehicles.

89.7%
Pass Rate
560
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
474
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 15
reflector on motorcycle missing 14
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LF55 FJV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 9,969 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 883 R Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF55 FJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF55 FJV registered?

LF55 FJV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is LF55 FJV safe to buy?

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