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LJ05 WTE

2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,932 mi
Last recorded12,932 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster10,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2025 12,932 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 12,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 12,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 12,426 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 11,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 11,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 8,364 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 WTE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTE, 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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What year was LJ05 WTE registered?

LJ05 WTE is a 2005 Harley Davidson XL 883L Sportster, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is LJ05 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 WTE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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