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LJ55 HXF

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,063 mi
Last recorded18,063 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 18,063 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 17,571 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 17,568 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2021 17,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 17,051 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 17,043 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 15,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,166 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2017 15,166 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 13,999 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jul 2013 11,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 11,037 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2011 9,714 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 5,238 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2008 2,375 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 HXF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HXF, 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 HXF registered?

LJ55 HXF is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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