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LJ05 WSO

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Silver Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,525 mi
Last recorded17,525 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WSO
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 17,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 17,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 17,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 16,817 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 16,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 15,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 13,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 9,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 9,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 8,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 6,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,247 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 3,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 1,304 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 WSO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WSO, 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 WSO registered?

LJ05 WSO is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is LJ05 WSO safe to buy?

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