CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ05 KGK

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

13,353 mi
Last recorded13,353 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KGK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 13,353 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 16 Jul 2022 12,474 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 10,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,417 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 10,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 8,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 8,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 7,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 6,310 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 5,233 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 5,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,761 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 4,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 3,757 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
Full Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ05 KGK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ05 KGK, 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

How do I check the history of LJ05 KGK?

You can check the full history of LJ05 KGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ05 KGK registered?

LJ05 KGK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is LJ05 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 KGK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ05 KGK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ05 KGK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.