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LJ05 WSX

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Orange Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,589 mi
Last recorded6,589 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WSX
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 6,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 5,722 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 5,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 4,577 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 4,577 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 4,403 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,130 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 4,129 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,932 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 WSX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Orange with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

LJ05 WSX is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is LJ05 WSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 WSX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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