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LJ55 HYC

2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,982 mi
Last recorded66,982 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster9,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 66,982 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 59,885 miles

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

Rear slight perishing to sidewalls

Pass 9 Jan 2021 57,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 53,965 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 46,843 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

steering slightly stiff

Pass 19 Jul 2017 41,099 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,058 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,826 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 23,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 20,604 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,808 miles

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

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

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 HYC is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

LJ55 HYC is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL883C Sportster, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 HYC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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