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LK05 EOM

2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,099 mi
Last recorded9,099 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster9,969 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 EOM
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL 883 R Sportster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 9,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 9,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 9,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 8,581 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 8,575 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 8,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 8,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 8,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 7,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 7,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 7,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 7,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,265 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 6,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 6,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 6,386 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 6,105 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 5,243 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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LK05 EOM is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LK05 EOM, 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 LK05 EOM registered?

LK05 EOM is a 2005 Harley-davidson XL 883 R Sportster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is LK05 EOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 EOM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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