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LJ05 KHL

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,117 mi
Last recorded17,117 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KHL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 17,117 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 17,117 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 16,757 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 16,757 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,967 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 15,967 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,389 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 14,389 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,847 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 6,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 5,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 3,820 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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LJ05 KHL is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ05 KHL, 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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LJ05 KHL is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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