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LJ05 KPP

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,519 mi
Last recorded13,519 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KPP
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelXL 883L Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 13,519 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 10,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 6,938 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 6,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 6,861 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 5,841 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 5,838 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

front tyre oversize and fouling front mudguard

Fail 26 Mar 2012 9,354 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Small number plate fitted can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,354 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Small number plate fitted can be seen from 15 metres distance!

Pass 18 Jun 2010 4,407 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,616 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 KPP is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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