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LJ05 KSK

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

15,922 mi
Last recorded15,922 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 KSK
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 15,922 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 14,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 13,498 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 12,156 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 11,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 9,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 7,546 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 7,578 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 7,462 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 7,414 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 7,262 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 7,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 7,087 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 7,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 6,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 6,419 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 6,169 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 6,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 5,310 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 KSK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSK, 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 KSK registered?

LJ05 KSK is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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