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LJ55 HWT

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,818 mi
Last recorded13,818 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HWT
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 13,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 13,495 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 11,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 11,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut, but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 17 Sep 2019 11,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut, but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 9,921 miles

temporary baffle fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2017 9,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 9,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 9,267 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,401 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 14,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 8,347 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 8,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 7,261 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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LJ55 HWT is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R 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 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 LJ55 HWT, 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 LJ55 HWT registered?

LJ55 HWT is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 HWT 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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