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LJ05 KJX

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Red Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,697 mi
Last recorded25,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KJX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 25,697 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 25,697 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 24,763 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,545 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 24,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 23,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 17,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 13,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 13,360 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 12,548 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,949 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 11,935 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 11,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 9,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 7,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 5,491 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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LJ05 KJX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Red with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJ05 KJX, 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 LJ05 KJX registered?

LJ05 KJX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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