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LJ05 TAV

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,454 mi
Last recorded21,454 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 21,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 20,178 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 18,719 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 18,002 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 17,693 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 17,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 16,836 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,474 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 16,474 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,588 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,887 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 14,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 13,783 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 12,304 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,135 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
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LJ05 TAV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TAV, 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.

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What year was LJ05 TAV registered?

LJ05 TAV is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ05 TAV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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