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LJ55 EZS

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,561 mi
Last recorded15,561 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 EZS
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL883C Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 15,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 12,649 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 12,649 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure pedal bracket loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 12,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 12,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

front brake lever slightly bent,not affecting operation

Pass 19 Sep 2018 11,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 9,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 7,154 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 6,396 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 4,956 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 4,780 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 4,777 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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LJ55 EZS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ55 EZS, 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 LJ55 EZS registered?

LJ55 EZS is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 EZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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